Know Your English (June 2001)

Know your English

What is the meaning of Kangaroo court?

This is no court at all. A kangaroo court is an unofficial court of law set up by a group of people, especially in prisons and trade union organisations, in order to try someone of a crime. In most of these cases, the verdict is predetermined. The person on trial is usually found guilty and punished.


Source:
The Hindu daily, Tuesday, June26, 2001