Free Legal Advice

Dear Client,
Article 311 of the Indian Constitution, often regarded as the "Magna Carta" for public servants in India, establishes critical safeguards of a procedural nature. These safeguards primarily protect public servants from dismissal or removal by an incompetent authority and safeguard against arbitrary punishments such as dismissal, removal, or reduction in rank. ensuring that such actions are subject to a fair and lawful process. These two safeguards are - (1) No dismissal or Removal by

Dear Client,
In the given scenario, serving a legal notice to the person, lodge an FIR against him for theft of vehicle under Section 303 of Bharatiya Naya Sanhita(BNS) at the local police station. You can also file a private complaint against the person in the court of the Magistrate under Section 223 of BNSS, which outlines the procedure for a Magistrate to take cognizance of an offence. Upon receiving a complaint, the Magistrate shall examine the complainant and any witnesses present. This e

Dear Client,
Taking pictures of someone or noting personal details or entering private property without a warrant or a valid legal justification may violate an individual's right to privacy. Even, the Identification of Prisoners Act, 1920, prohibits taking photographs by police of any person, except for those who are arrested or convicted. You may escalate your grievance before the Chairperson, the State Human Rights Commission, or the State Police Complaint Authority, which are independent bod

Dear Client,
In the given scenario, you can file a civil suit against your neighbor seeking an injunction order to stop them from further nuisance. Section 4 of the Indian Easement Act, 1882 defines an easement as a right that the owner or occupier of certain land possesses, as such, for the beneficial enjoyment of that land, to do and continue to do something or to prevent and continue to prevent something being done, in or upon, or in respect of, certain other lands not his own. Under the prov

Dear Client,
Once the repayment of the loan stops or bounces for consecutive occasions the Bank initiates a routine course of legal action for recovery of the loan from the borrower marking the loan as a bad loan/NPA and offering the borrower for one-time settlement of the outstanding loan before approaching the Court for recovery of the loan from the defaulted borrower. If a suit for recovery of an outstanding loan from the borrower is filed by the Bank before a Civil Court/DRT, after hearing b

Dear client,

This is a standard procedure used to document traffic violations, especially after you paid the challan. Typically, this photo is used for official record-keeping, and there's usually no risk of misuse. To ensure your safety, it's a good idea to stay vigilant by monitoring for any unusual activity related to your DL. If you notice anything suspicious, you can file a complaint with the local traffic department or through online grievance channels. While misuse is unlikely, being cau

Dear Client,
In the given scenario, to resolve the issue of the police submitting a false report, you can file a complaint with the Chairperson, State Human Rights Commission or the State Police Complaint Authority, which are independent bodies empowered to investigate complaints against corrupt police officials. If you feel that false evidence is being framed or produced against you, you can initiate a complaint under Section 191 IPC(Sec.227 of BNS) stating that you are being falsely framed. T

Dear Client,
The police are allowed to take down all the information on your ID. Taking a picture of it ensures that the information they take is completely accurate. Unlike a written record, they also obtain a copy of the photo on the ID, which is an important part of the ID verification. There is no law that prevents them from taking a copy of all the information on your ID.

Hello Client,


In India, the legality of the police taking a photo without your consent during a traffic stop can depend on the context.
In India, when you're in a public space, your expectation of privacy is limited. The police are generally allowed to take photographs if it is part of their duty, such as during a traffic stop or investigation.Police officers may photograph you, your vehicle, or the scene as part of routine law enforcement procedures to document the encounter, especially if

Dear Client,
If your apartment has been under renovation for over three months, which in the process hampers your comfort, then there are remedies under the law to be adopted. According to the Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000, environmentally acceptable noise standards for residential zones are 55 dB during the day. If these levels go above these, you can record the noise interference and report the issue to the local police or the State Pollution Control Board (SPCB). If the