Legal Dictionary of Pakistan

Quick lookup for English, Urdu, and Latin legal terms used in Pakistani jurisprudence.

Delinquent

n. 1. A person who fails to perform an obligation. 2. A person guilty of serious antisocial or criminal conduct. See JUVENILE DELINQUENT.

delinquent child

A legal infant who ha either violated criminal laws or engaged it disobedient or indecent conduct, and is it need of treatment, rehabilitation, or supervi sion. See JUVENILE DELINQUENT. disobedient child. See incorrigible child.

delinquent minor

See JUVENILE DELINQUENCY.

delinquent tax

A tax not paid when due.

delinquent tax.

See TAx.

juvenile delinquent

A minor guilty of criminal behavior, which is usu. punished by special laws not pertaining to adults. - Also termed juvenile offender; youthful offender; delinquent minor. See OFFENDER.