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! 😀🙏