Legal Guides

Indian Legal Procedures, Explained Simply

Step-by-step, plain-language guides to the legal processes people actually face — written from the statute text, with deadlines and practical tips.

Criminal procedure 6 min

How to File an FIR in India: Step-by-Step Guide

What an FIR is, where and how to file it, your right to a free copy, and what to do if the police refuse to register your complaint.

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Criminal procedure 6 min

Anticipatory Bail in India: When and How to Apply

What anticipatory bail is, who can apply, which court to approach, the conditions courts usually impose, and offences where it is barred.

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Criminal procedure 7 min

Cheque Bounce Cases: Section 138 NI Act Explained

The complete process for a cheque dishonour case — legal notice within 30 days, the 15-day payment window, filing the complaint, and possible punishment.

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Civil & citizen rights 5 min

How to File an RTI Application in India

Who can file, the ₹10 fee, the 30-day reply deadline, what information is exempt, and how to appeal if you get no answer.

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Civil & citizen rights 6 min

How to File a Consumer Complaint in India

E-Daakhil filing, District/State/National Commission jurisdiction by claim value, no lawyer needed, and the reliefs you can claim.

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Family law 6 min

Mutual Consent Divorce in India: Process and Timeline

Section 13B Hindu Marriage Act explained — one-year separation, two motions, the cooling-off period, and how courts can waive the wait.

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Property law 6 min

How to Evict a Tenant Legally in India

Valid grounds for eviction, the legal notice, why self-help eviction is illegal, and how rent control laws differ by state.

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Motor vehicles 5 min

Traffic Challans in India: Check, Pay or Dispute Online

How to check an e-challan, pay it on the Parivahan portal, and contest a wrong challan — plus what happens if you ignore it.

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Family law 6 min

Maintenance Rights: Who Can Claim and How

Maintenance for wives, children and parents under BNSS Section 144, the amount courts award, and how to enforce an unpaid order.

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Property law 5 min

Property Mutation (Dakhil Kharij) in India: A Simple Guide

What mutation is, why it does not prove ownership, the documents you need, and how to apply at the tehsil or online.

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Disclaimer: These guides are general information about Indian law, compiled from the text of the relevant statutes. They are not legal advice. Laws change and facts differ — consult a licensed advocate for your specific situation.