Legal Terms in Khasi

Lawyer – Muktiar

Lawsuit – Ka Mokotduma

Deed – Ka Dulir Khyndew

Gift deed – Ka Jingaisngewbha/ Ka Dulir Jingaisngewbha

Lease deed – Ka Dulir Ai Wai

Fine – Ka Jarimana/ Ka Daiñkuna

Judge – Nongbishar

Magistrate – Majistor

Court house- Ka Ïingkashari/ Ka Ïingbishar

Witness – Nongsakhi

Boundary description – Pud Sawdong

Court appearance – Hajir

Signature – Jingsoi

Judgement/ Order – Ka Jingbishar/ Ka Rai

Bailor – Bahjamin

Divorce – Pyllait San Shyieng

Maintenance – Bai Bam

Defamation – Ka Jingpynbudnam

Plaintiff / Petitioner – Nongmudui

Defendant/ Respondent- Nongshahmudui

Offence/ Illegal act – Ka Kam Be-aiñ

Tax/ Royalty – Musur

Cross-examine – Swar

Petition – Dorkhad

Mortgage – Ka Bynda

Many of us might not know the correct legal terms in Khasi. 📃🖋️ So here they are!

Khublei Shibun @nisha_daphi for sharing your legal know-how! 😀🙏