Short notes on the given legal terms:
a) Affidavit
An affidavit is a written statement of facts, sworn or affirmed by the deponent (person making it) under oath before a person legally authorized to administer an oath (such as a notary or magistrate). It is used as evidence in courts or legal proceedings.
b) Codicil
A codicil is a supplement or addition to a will that explains, modifies, or revokes part of the will without replacing the original will. It must be executed in the same manner as a will and is legally binding.
c) Mortgage
A mortgage is a legal agreement by which a borrower (mortgagor) conveys an interest in immovable property to a lender (mortgagee) as security for a loan, with a condition for the retransfer upon repayment of the debt.
d) Attestation
Attestation refers to the act of witnessing the signing of a document (such as a will or deed) by one or more witnesses, who then also sign the document to confirm that it was signed willingly and by the correct person.
e) Complaint
A complaint is a formal allegation made to a magistrate or police, orally or in writing, about the commission of an offence, with a view to initiating criminal proceedings. It is defined under Section 2(d) of the Cr.P.C.
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