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Indian Contract Act (ICA)1872 Introduction and Definition

An agreement whereby one party assists another in recovering money or property and, in turn share in the proceeds of the action is called

Champerty

Maintenance

Stifling with Prosecution

Traficking the public office

- Champerty:

- This occurs when one party agrees to help another party litigate in exchange for a share in the proceeds.

- It's often considered unethical or illegal due to the potential of encouraging frivolous lawsuits.

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- Maintenance:

- This involves a third party assisting a litigant in a legal claim without direct financial interest.

- Unlike champerty, maintenance doesn't involve sharing in the proceeds.

- Stifling with Prosecution:

- Refers to the act of preventing a legitimate prosecution or legal action.

- Considered a misuse of legal process or an obstruction of justice.

- Trafficking the Public Office:

- Involves buying or selling public office positions.

- It's unethical and usually illegal.

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