Urdu Legal Terms with Roman Urdu and English Part 3

30 Must-Know Urdu Legal Terms: A Quick Glossary for Navigating the System

Urdu Term	English	Definition
عدالت	Court	A body authorized to adjudicate disputes and administer justice.
مقدمہ	Case	A specific dispute brought before a court for settlement.
جرم	Crime	An act or omission that violates the law and is punishable by the state.
سزا	Punishment	The penalty imposed by the court for a crime.
جج	Judge	A presiding officer who hears and decides cases in a court.
وکیل	Lawyer	A person who represents clients in legal matters.
گواہ	Witness	A person who testifies about what they saw, heard, or know about a case.
ثبوت	Evidence	Information presented to the court to prove or disprove a fact.
مرافعہ	Argument	The presentation of a case by lawyers to the court.
فیصلہ	Judgment	The final decision of the court in a case.
اپیل	Appeal	A request to a higher court to review the decision of a lower court.
ضمانت	Bail	The release of a person accused of a crime before their trial on condition that they appear in court when required.
حراست	Custody	The detention of a person by the police or other legal authority.
قید	Imprisonment	The sentence of confinement in a prison.
جرمانہ	Fine	A monetary penalty imposed by the court as punishment.
دستاویز	Document	A written paper that provides evidence or information.
معاہدہ	Contract	An agreement between two or more parties that is enforceable by law.
وراثت	Inheritance	The passing of property from a deceased person to their heirs.
وصیت	Will	A legal document that states how a person wants their property to be distributed after their death.
شادی	Marriage	A legal union between two people.
طلاق	Divorce	The legal dissolution of a marriage.
مِلکیت	Ownership	The legal right to possess and use property.
اجارہ	Lease	An agreement to let someone use property for a specific period in return for rent.
قرض	Loan	Money borrowed from one person or institution and repaid with interest.
ٹیکس	Tax	A mandatory levy imposed by the government on income, property, or other activities.
عدالتی حکم	Court Order	A command issued by a court that must be obeyed.
سماعت	Hearing	A formal meeting of the court to hear evidence and arguments from both sides.
انصاف	Justice	The fair and impartial treatment of all individuals before the law.
قانون	Law	A set of rules and principles that are enforced by the state.
آئین	Constitution	The supreme law of a country that defines the government's structure and powers.