Q&A
We have curated some of the recently received Queries into Q&A to provide easy access to viable legal solutions for your queries.
Does Indian law allows ‘registration’ of marriage between an Indian with a foreigner?
Yes, Indian laws allow the registration of Marriage between an Indian and foreign citizen. If the both the groom and bride who wants to get their marriage registered are Hindus including Jains, Buddhists and Sikhs then, the marriage can be solemnised and registered...
Can we take legal actions against a friend who doesn’t return our money?
There are multiple legal action by which you can recover your money. File a summary civil suit under order 37. File a criminal case for breach of trust. Send a Legal Notice File a debt recovery appeal under Indian Bankruptcy Code and Negotiable Instruments Act....
Is monitoring someone else social media legal?
Monitoring someone on social media truly depends upon the person whose account is being monitored as it’s his/ her account and they can share whatever they want to. They can choose their audience. They can manage the privacy of their account. It is always conditional...
How can we stop someone from obtaining the remote access of our devices?
Be alert. Before someone obtains the access, there comes a pop up on screen which is hard to close, under such circumstance we should never panic however try to press alt+delete rather than clicking somewhere in panic to close such pop up. If it’s on your mobile...
Can a customer record a call without the consent of the opposite party?
Can a customer record a call without the consent of the opposite party? There is at present no such law in the country which prohibits recording of call. But it entirely depends upon the circumstance of usage, whether you’re using it for personal reasons or to...
Differentiate between an Attorney, an Advocate, lawyer and Solicitor.
Differentiate between an Attorney, an Advocate, lawyer and Solicitor. Lawyer – Is a professional who has a law degree or is a field expert in any specialised laws. Advocate – Is one who practices law and has the capacity to represent or appear on behalf of a client in...
Is it legal for a hostel to ask for fees when the lockdown is going on?
Since the starting of the deadly novel corona virus, a constant raise has been administered in various parts of the country. The Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India vide notification EDN/481/20201/PT1/17 dated 29.03.2020 had issued directions under Section ...
If I rescue someone from drowning in the pool and in that process I end up saving the drowning person but end up injuring myself so will I be able to use the Rescue Doctrine and claim damages from the defendant/drowning person?
Voluntary assumption of risk / Consenting to run a risk Volentie non-fit injuria doesn't permit you to get compensation for the injury suffered when you rescue someone out of your own choice. According to the doctrine, "to a willing person, no injury is done." This...
Is it legal to kill someone in self-defence in India? Is it legal to carry a baton in India?
Yes! Self-defence is known as the Right to private defence. Section 76 to 106 of IPC provides general exceptions from criminal liability. Section 96 to 106 provides defences when a person can kill someone in self-defence but section 99 of IPC Clearly mentions that the...