icon Guidance on Divorce

I got married in Feb 2014 and moved in with husband in another state after 2-3 months of marriage he started fighting/screaming for every small reasons. After a year of marriage I was told that he wa


A. Dear Madam,
You may go for divorce with alimony for you and maintenance for your daughter.

There are different laws of divorce for different religion. Hindus(which includes Sikh, Jain, Budh) are governed by Hindu Marriage Act,1955.Christians are governed by Indian Divorce Act-1869 & The Indian Christian Marriage Act,1872.Muslims are governed by Personnel laws of Divorce and also the Dissolution of Marriage Act,1939 &The Muslim Women(Protection of Rights on Divorce) Ac ...ReadMore

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icon Landlord stopping me to use the lift

Hi I reside in a pagdi flat in mumbai for past 25 years now, there is an ongoing dispute in court where the curt is asked us to pay the rent directly to the court for past 7 years the landlord has now


A. Dear Client,
In a situation where your access to essential facilities like the lift is being restricted, you may consider taking the following steps. Firstly, document all instances of denial of access, and communicate with the landlord about the issue. If the problem persists, you can explore legal options. It might be beneficial to consult with a lawyer who specializes in property or landlord-tenant disputes to understand your rights and potential remedies. In parallel, if you feel your safety ...ReadMore

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icon Thomas cook tour package

I had booked a tour package to malaysia, singapore and thailand through thomas cook and they failed to obtain us malaysian visa due to which we could not board the flight and go on our trip. They are


A. Dear Sir,
You may get issue legal notice and settle the matter or file complaint before consumer form and get resolve your issue.

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icon Property - My father in law passed away

My father in law passed away .self acquired prop by him in his name .4 children including my husband ( 3 sisters). To transfer prop in husb (sons name ) Wht docs r required ?


A. Dear client,
According to Hindu Succession Amendment Act 2005, married and unmarried daughters have the same rights on their father’s property as their brother. They are also entitled to equal duties and liabilities as their brother (your husband).
Recently, Supreme Court ruled that daughters have the right to inherit their parents’ self-acquired property and any other property of which they are absolute owners.
Documents required:
1. Will - In the presence of a Will, the process is relati ...ReadMore

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icon Debt from private money lender

I have borrowed 2,20,000/- from a private money lender. And have been paying interest @ 3% for past 6years. I work as a delivery boy and in a deep financial stress. I am unable to pay interest but try


A. Dear client,
As you have agreed to pay 3% 6 years ago and you have paid for past 6 years, you will have to continue paying accordingly. You can do the following:
1. Get an exact idea of the total amount due.
2. Prioritise and ensure timely payment of debt.
3. Consolidate loans.
4. Try settlement of loans with your lender.

OR
You can file a complaint with the NBFC Ombudsman by writing on a plain paper and sending it to the concerned office of the NBFC Ombudsman by post/fax/hand delivery. You ca ...ReadMore

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icon I have been asked to payback the Hike what they have provided last year.

I put down the papers on 21 of September. The manager or HR hasn't contacted me for a week. Then I asked the manager. He said he acknowledged the mail but he hasn't talked about anything or replied ba


A. Dear client,
How long was your notice period for? and when did you inform them about leaving?
According to the usual company rule, if you leave the job without a notice period, you will have to pay a penalty like a salary for the remaining days and they might also withhold your documents.
There are no such rules which tell you cannot leave the company within 1 year of a hike in your salary. But if your company policy says it, and you might have definitely signed (an employment contract) while y ...ReadMore

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icon Ceiling land - we purchased land 10 years before

Good morning we purchased land 10 years before the ceiling act 1976. But intentionally revenue employees kept in ceiling land record. Please advise me to get my land as patta land. I have registratio


A. Dear client,
Under Public Records Act, 1993
If a file is lost, there is a clear-cut procedure that the officer designated as "Records Officer" has to follow. This may be summarized as 'SRF' i.e.
1. Search for the file
2. Reconstruct the file, if it cannot be found

Section 6
Every records-creating agency shall nominate one of its officers as records officer to discharge the functions under this Act. As the employees have misplaced your file in ceiling land, you can file an RTI or a case before t ...ReadMore

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icon Electricity pole install issue

Dear Sir, I have taken a separate DP for the farm, and the connection will come from village, and village people blocking the pole installation outside the road so what should I do in this case ?


A. Dear client,
As per the regulations, any work regarding to electricity live parts of the network must be carried out only after statutory permission and getting the electricity disconnected by the concerned designated authorities.
As you have already gotten the permission, it is recommended that you should write a letter to the Electricity Board of your land's jurisdiction and get the work done. If they still oppose the installation, then you file a writ petition (a mandamus) before the High Co ...ReadMore

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icon Anticipatary bail process and fee

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A. Dear client,
Yes, you can apply for anticipatory bail even before a First Information Report (FIR) has been filed against you (in anticipation that there are reasonable grounds to believe to be arrested).
Anticipatory bail is applied under section Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code.
1. Contact a lawyer to apply for pre-arrest notice/notice bail, and anticipatory bail
2. Get the lawyer to draft an anticipatory bail mentioning your version of the facts
3. Apply at the appropriate district ...ReadMore

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icon Total pay-cut for on last 6 months shift allowances due to system error

We have been working on shift for over a year now. Before starting shifts, our manager showed us a screenshot of the policy showing that the 1.30 pm to 11 pm shifts were legit. But according to the re


A. Dear client,
It is advised to please elaborate on your employment details such as institution, whether public or private, along with your salary or wage being under Rs 18,000/- or above. This is because work organizations fall under the ambit of a variety of laws according to which the remedies provided to an employee varies to case to case.

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