Use of Latin Phrases and maxims in Judicial Process :----
In this modern culture at present Latin vocabulary can be considered a dead language all over
the world.Except in Vatican (Rome), no where , Latin language is in vogue as a general language
used by the people. but Unfortunately, in the field of law all over the world use latin phrases like
"Prima Facie", "Sine die". "in terrorem" and latin maxims like "res ipse loquitar" ( the thing speaks
for itself) and " Audi alterm Paterm"(no man shall be condemned unheard) and many more. These
Latin phrases and maxims can't be understood by the litigants. But unfortunately the interest of the
litigants is not all considered while these high sounding phrases and maxims. Even though in the
Judiciary the Litin words (these high sounding phrases and maxims) are used by the Bench and
Bar.regularly.
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