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My parents passed a few months back, leaving behind 2 flats. We are two siblings my other sibling doesnt want to split the share and wants to have both properties. There is no Will in existence. What


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When the owner of a property passes away without a will (intestate), the Hindu law of succession applies, and all surviving legal heirs are entitled to an equal share in the property.

A relinquishment deed is a legal document commonly used when a co-owner or legal heir wishes to transfer their share of the property to another co-owner or legal heir. This document can be executed with or without consideration. It's important to note that a right cannot be given up without compensa ...ReadMore

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icon is second wife is eligible for family pension in railway

समीर जी नमस्ते मे नवीन सेजु अपने रेलवे Family पेंशन के Regarding मैं आपसे Legal Advise चाहता हू


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Rule 75 of the Railway Services (Pension) Rules, 1993, amended in 2016, provides the right to claim pension to one or more widows of a deceased employee, with the pension being distributed in equal shares among them.

The High Court of Karnataka has ruled that the Indian Railway's rules explicitly grant the right to a family pension of a deceased employee in equal proportions to more than one widow. In light of this rule, the court held that the second wife of the deceased employe ...ReadMore

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icon Wrong age on birth certificate

Few years back, my father made birth certificate of mine and my siblings. Willingly, he mentioned wrong age on adhaar and birth certificate. My real age is 21.5 years but on birth certificate it's 17


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If you are facing continuous threats to your career, as well as mental and physical harassment from your father at home, it's important to take steps to protect yourself. In such situations:

1. Seek Support from Social Workers or NGOs: Reach out to a social worker or a non-governmental organization (NGO) that specializes in providing support during crises. They may offer guidance, counseling, and assistance in addressing your situation.

2. File a Complaint under the PWDV Act, 20 ...ReadMore

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If any male person has trapped & female employee has reported framed & cooked story to ICC under POSH act, what is the tools for male employee


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The POSH Act, 2013, explicitly protects aggrieved women from sexual harassment in the workplace but also includes provisions to address false or malicious accusations. It ensures that all individuals, including men, have a redressal mechanism to plead their case if they are falsely accused. The Act upholds the principles of Natural Justice by providing equal opportunities for all parties to be heard.

Section 14 of the POSH Act, in conjunction with Rule 10 of the POSH Rules, deals ...ReadMore

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icon gift My shops property to sibling

I have 2 shops which are never used and are closed for last 25 years. After marriage I moved out of Goa and don't need these closed shops. I want to GIFT this property to my only sibling he is a retir


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If the shops are your self-acquired property, you have the legal right to gift them to your siblings. To formalize this transfer, you can execute a Deed of Gift. It is a legal document that outlines your intention to gift the property to your siblings and includes details about the property and the terms of the gift.

To make the gift legally enforceable, it is essential to register the Deed of Gift with the appropriate Registering Authority. Registration adds an additional layer ...ReadMore

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icon Non Creamy layer Eligibility in Karnataka

Sir, I have Selected for Group B post in Karnataka state government (KPTCL) and I have Group C post and Salary income of 7.35lakhs(while applying for post 2022) and Agriculture income of Rs50,000/- an


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The eligibility for an OBC-NCL (Other Backward Classes-Non-Creamy Layer) certificate is typically determined by the annual income of the applicant's parents or the applicant. To be eligible for the certificate, the income must fall below a certain threshold, which is Rs. 8 lakh per annum in many cases.

However, it's important to note that Group C and Group D government employees can apply for the OBC-NCL certificate even if their income exceeds Rs. 8 lakh. This is because income ...ReadMore

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icon Does the caste of wife change post inter-caste marriage?

Groom is from Maratha Caste (Open category), while bride is from Loanri Caste (OBC Category). 1. After the marriage, would the caste of bride to change to that of Groom? 2. Would the bride continue


A. Dear Client,

Marriage does not alter an individual's caste category. Caste is typically determined by birth and is not changed by marriage. In your case, if you belong to the Other Backward Classes (OBC) category, your marriage to someone from a different category, such as the general category, does not affect your OBC status.

In general, a child's caste is often considered to be that of their father. However, in specific circumstances, such as when the mother is divorced or widowed, the chil ...ReadMore

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Magistrate is not taking cognizance on police asking to get some order regarding same as court took Cognizance. Ask to search order on net...


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The Magistrate holds the authority to take cognizance of an offense based on a complaint or a Protest Petition, even after the acceptance of the final report by the police under Section 173 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC). This is applicable when the accused persons have been discharged. The Magistrate, using discretion, can reject the police report and disagree with its findings, choosing to take cognizance of an offense based on other documents and evidence presented or ...ReadMore

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I got a judgement from court, directing the bank to release 18.66 into my account within 10days, in case filed by Cyber Crime. How much amount i will recover & how many days, as order mentions 18.66 l


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In the context of executing an order, if there is an inordinate delay surpassing the timeline, the decree-holder has the option to file an application before the court for the execution of the order. The order becomes enforceable once the specified timeline for execution expires. Under Section 457 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), a Magistrate is empowered to exercise discretion in ordering the conditional release of funds frozen under a cyber scam.

In such a scenario, th ...ReadMore

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icon Property token money

Sir I had paid token money of 50k to a builder. I found some errors at the builders end and withdrew my decision to buy this property. Now this builder is talking like a goon and not returning my mone


A. Dear Client,

The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, commonly known as RERA, grants significant rights to homebuyers. Under RERA, a homebuyer has the authority to cancel an allotment of an apartment with a builder at any stage, even without default on the part of the developer. The builder is bound to return the money collected from the buyer within 45 days of such cancellation, deducting only the booking amount.

According to a recent MahaRERA circular, a promoter/builder is permitt ...ReadMore

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