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Dear Sir/Madam,

Yes, a husband who has pending matrimonial cases — including Section 498A IPC, Domestic Violence (DVC), Maintenance (CrPC 125), Section 506 IPC, and Sections 3 & 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act — can renew his passport, subject to certain legal conditions and permissions.

As per the Supreme Court in Suresh Nanda v. CBI (2008) 3 SCC 674:

Merely because criminal proceedings are pending, passport renewal cannot be automatically denied. Proper procedure under the CrPC and Passp

Dear Client,

If your college is refusing to give a holiday on a declared public bandh, it is important to understand that while bandhs are often supported by political or social groups, they are not always official government-declared holidays. If the bandh has not been declared as a public holiday by the state or central government, the college is not legally bound to remain closed.

However, if the bandh creates safety concerns like transportation issues, threats of violence, or disruption,

Dear Client,
Under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, the union or a state government is empowered to take private land for public purposes and to compensate the original owners and other persons affected due to such acquisition. The Right to Challenge Land Acquisition lies only with the Original Owner. Section 26 of the Act consists of provisions that govern compensation for the landowners. It defines the proposed minimum compensation based on multiples of the market value of the land. The market

Dear Client,
Public Interest Litigation (PIL) suits are filed to resolve a problem affecting the legal rights of a community or the public at large and not individual interests. It can be filed only in the Supreme Court of India or the State High Courts under Article 32(in case of SC) and Article 226(in case of HC) of the Constitution of India. The person or organisation filing the PIL petition must prove to the court that the PIL is being filed for an issue concerning public interest and that i

Dear Client,
A Review Petition under Order XLVII, Rule 1 of the CPC, seeking a review of the order passed in the case enlisted on an urgent basis, can be filed within 30 days of the order and is tied up to the Bench that had decided the main case. However, due to incorrect updation or human error, the Review may get listed before another Bench. In such a case, the parties may immediately invite the attention of the Registrar of the Court to take corrective steps before the date of the hearing. A

Dear Client,
The Government of Andhra Pradesh formulated a scheme( the Bread Winner Scheme) to offer compassionate appointments to the dependents of deceased government employees in the year 1977 vide G.O.Ms.No.687, General Administration (Ser.A) Department, dated 03.10.1977. Certain instructions/clarifications/further orders were issued from time to time in the matter. A comprehensive note on the scheme of compassionate appointments to the dependents of deceased government employees is consolid

Dear Sir,
The title itself indicates it is valid temporarily as such the Act is silent and you are not entitled to claim Government job on such certificate unless it is converted into permanent disability certificate. Please try for that.

Dear Sir,
It requires civil actions as such you may approach local lawyer who knows local laws and support you legally.

Dear Client,
As regards Q.No.1) Is adjournment also chargeable by a lawyer? Ans- Fees are paid to Advocates by clients for appearances before the Court and steps are taken. When an order sheet of the day's proceedings shows No one has appeared on behalf of the petitioner, the Advocate engaged by the Client does not deserve fees for that day. As regards Q.No.2) Is withdrawing the case by way of appearance chargeable by a lawyer? Ans- Withdrawal of a case from the Court requires the active partici

Dear Client,
To address false criminal proceedings 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 Section 482 Cr. PC empowers the High Court to dismiss false FIR/criminal proceedings initiated against a person. It is essential to prove before the court that the allegation or criminal suit was lodged with malicious intent to cause harm or inconvenience and is devoid of truth