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Dear Client,
In India, the offence of stalking is governed under Section 354D of the IPC(now Section 78 of BNS), where stalking is defined as the act of following, contacting, or attempting to contact a person persistently despite their clear indication of disinterest or through any other means of communication, causing fear or distress in the victim. Section 354D(2) of the IPC deals with stalking punishment in India, which is imprisonment for a term that may extend to three years and with a fi

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If a 50-year-old mother is being abused, harassed, or physically assaulted by her son and his live-in girlfriend, she has full legal rights to take action. She can file a police complaint under sections like 323 (hurt), 504 (insult), and 506 (criminal intimidation) of the Indian Penal Code, as well as under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005. She can also seek protection and restraining orders if needed. Additionally, under the Maintenance and Welfare of Pare

Dear Client,
A writ of mandamus is typically issued by the High Court under Article 226 of the Constitution of India when a public authority has failed or refused to perform a mandatory duty despite being requested to do so. A writ of mandamus compels a public authority to perform its legal duty, and the police are considered a public authority. You can mention police officials or government officials as the sole respondents in a mandamus writ petition if they are responsible for the alleged fa

Dear Client,
Typically, such type of conduct on the part of an Advocate may be considered professional misconduct once a complaint is filed against the Advocate by the litigant/client under Section 35(1) of the Advocates Act, 1961, before the disciplinary committee of the State Bar Council. An advocate has a fiduciary duty to protect the client's interests through honest and ethical means, regardless of the potential for negative outcomes for the advocate or any other parties. A litigant can ad

Dear Sir,
It depends upon the history of offences alleged to have been committed. The duration of service is not a criteria. Better get FIR copy and go to any Advocate practicing the service matters and then go to High Court for staying and quashing.

Dear Sir,
The Indian laws always favour married or unmarried girls. You will be at laughing stock if you file any case against her. Further it may back fire and she may file counter case against you. Better to forget her and start new life.

Dear Client,
Section 185 of The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 makes driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol a criminal and non-bailable offence in India. The Government has made stricter rules under Section 185 of the Motor Vehicle Act. Punishments under Section 185 of the MV Act include a fine of up to ₹10,000 or imprisonment of up to 6 months or both, including suspension of the driving license. If the offence is repeated within a year, the fine can go up to Rs. 15,000 along with impriso

Dear Client,
To address or resolve a false complaint or false criminal proceeding filed against you, you can seek its quashing through a petition before the High Court under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973(now Section 528 of BNSS).. The Sec. 482 Cr. PC empowers the High Court to dismiss false complaints/criminal proceedings initiated pursuant to that complaint before the trial Court against a person. It is essential to prove to the court that the complaint or criminal suit w

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Yes, you have the legal right to know if an FIR (First Information Report) has been lodged against you and who has filed it. When the police take any action such as calling you for questioning, they are obligated to inform you about the reason for their action, including the details of the FIR and the identity of the complainant. Under Section 41A of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), if the offense is not very serious, the police must issue a written notice before requiring your

Dear Client,
Your query suffers from a lack of information to reply to it properly. However, be informed that to address a false allegation or false criminal proceedings if filed against you, you can seek its quashing through a petition before the High Court under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973(now Sec.. 528 of BNSS). The Sec. 482 Cr. PC empowers the High Court to dismiss false complaints/criminal proceedings initiated pursuant to that complaint before the trial Court agains