WorldAugust 17, 2026

mahazar

muh-HAH-zer

Definition

A formal document or report prepared by an official, such as a police officer or magistrate, documenting the observation of a crime scene or the collection of evidence.

Etymology

The word is derived from the Persian word 'mahzar,' meaning an appearance or a document signed by witnesses, which entered English via its use in the Indian legal system.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe the official on-site inspection and documentation performed by the inquiry officer at the location where the shootout occurred.

Karnataka shootout: Hundreds protest at Hanur police station

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The New Indian Express

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