Consummations of marriage mean in both hindi and English
| Aspect | English | Hindi |
|---|---|---|
| Literal meaning | Completion / Fulfillment of marriage | विवाह की पूर्णता / संपन्नता |
| Common term | Consummation | सुहागरात |
| Legal meaning | First sexual intercourse after marriage | विवाह के बाद प्रथम शारीरिक संबंध |
| If not done | Grounds for annulment in some laws | कुछ कानूनों में विवाह रद्द करने का आधार |
Fecundation ab extra
fecundation ab extra meaning medical forensic
| Term | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Latin origin | Fecundatio = fertilization / impregnation; ab extra = from outside |
| English meaning | Fertilization/conception occurring without actual vaginal penetration by the penis |
| Hindi meaning | बाह्य निषेचन - बिना योनि प्रवेश के गर्भधारण होना |
"Conception is possible without penetration of the vagina by the penis due to deposition of semen on the vulva which leads to fecundation ab extra, the insemination occurring due to passage of spermatozoa from the external genitalia to the uterus. Rhythmic contraction of genital passage and pelvic floor muscles help in it."
- The Essentials of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, 36th Edition (2026)
| Situation | Relevance |
|---|---|
| Virginity disputes | A woman can be pregnant yet have an intact hymen - she is technically still a virgin |
| Nullity of marriage | A marriage can be annulled for non-consummation, yet pregnancy may still have occurred |
| Disputed paternity | Pregnancy without intercourse raises questions of paternity |
| Rape cases | Pregnancy can result even if full penetration did not occur |
| Legitimacy of child | A child born to a "virgin" mother can still be legitimate |
Incest
incest definition legal medical forensic meaning
"Incest means sexual intercourse by a man with a woman who is closely related to him by blood (prohibited degrees of relationship), e.g., a daughter, granddaughter, sister, stepsister, aunt or mother."
- The Essentials of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, 36th Ed. (2026)
| Type | Examples |
|---|---|
| Natural sexual offences | Rape, Incest, Adultery |
| Unnatural sexual offences | Sodomy, Buccal coitus, Tribadism, Bestiality |
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| IPC/BNS status | Incest per se is NOT a specific criminal offence under IPC or BNS |
| When punishable | Only if a complaint is lodged by either party or a third person |
| If victim is a minor | Covered under POCSO Act, 2012 (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) |
| Pregnancy from incest | Legal ground for abortion/MTP under the MTP Act (mental trauma considered) |
| Marriage | Prohibited under Hindu Marriage Act, Muslim Personal Law, and other personal laws |
| Risk | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Inbreeding | Close relatives share many identical genes |
| Autosomal recessive disorders | Higher risk of conditions like albinism, cystic fibrosis, sickle cell disease |
| Birth defects | Significantly increased risk in children born of incestuous relationships |
| Reduced immune diversity | MHC (immune gene) diversity is reduced |
Sue
sue legal meaning definition lawsuit India civil law
"To seek justice or right from a person by legal process; specifically: to bring an action against."
- Merriam-Webster Dictionary
| Term | Meaning | Hindi |
|---|---|---|
| Sue | To bring a legal action | मुकदमा दायर करना |
| Lawsuit / Suit | The legal case itself | मुकदमा / वाद |
| Plaintiff / Suitor | The person who sues | वादी (जो मुकदमा करता है) |
| Defendant | The person being sued | प्रतिवादी (जिस पर मुकदमा होता है) |
| Civil Court | Where suing happens | दीवानी अदालत |
| Remedy | What the plaintiff seeks | राहत / क्षतिपूर्ति |
| Situation | Example |
|---|---|
| Personal injury | Someone's negligence caused you harm |
| Contract breach | Someone broke an agreement with you |
| Medical malpractice | A doctor's negligence caused harm |
| Defamation | Someone made false statements damaging your reputation |
| Property dispute | Illegal possession of your land or property |
| Consumer rights | A company sold you defective goods |
| Wrongful dismissal | Illegal termination from employment |
| Divorce/matrimonial | Seeking divorce, alimony, or custody |