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.
How does the custody of a girl child work in India?
In India, the law does not provide any special provision regarding the custody of girl child. The law generally provides the criteria and procedures to be followed by the Court while dealing with child custody. However, the Muslim Personal law provides the specific...
Do I need to register a gift deed for my immovable property?
Yes. Under Section 123 of the Transfer of Property Act, a gift deed for immovable property must be registered, for it to be a valid gift deed.
What are the legal remedies for homebuyers against construction companies ?
For delay in construction and handing over the possession of the premises the following legal remedies can be availed:- Commence with a legal notice. If there is an arbitration clause in the builder buyer agreement, then arbitration can be invoked. Consumer Complaint,...
When can one file for Quashing of a FIR before the High Court?
The Supreme Court has enunciated the following grounds for quashing of FIR under Section 482 of Code of Criminal Procedure by the High Court: (i) Section 482 preserves the inherent powers of the High Court to prevent an abuse of the process of any court or to...
What are the duties of an Employer under Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace ( Prevention ,Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013?
Section 19 of the Act, provides for the following duties to be undertaken by the Employer:- Provide a safe working environment at the workplace which shall include safety from the persons coming into contact at the workplace; Display at any conspicuous place in the...
What is the procedure for divorce by mutual consent under Hindu Law?
Section 13 B of the Hindu Marriage Act, specifies the procedure for divorce by mutual consent. In cases, where both the parties involved want a divorce a memorandum of understanding needs to be drafted between the parties and submitted along with the petition for...
What legal remedy do I have against a malicious Facebook post?
You can file a criminal complaint for defamation and also report it to the cyber cell of the police station. Simultaneously a civil suit seeking an injunction against such publication and damages can be brought about against the author of the post. On-Call Legal...
Is a working woman entitled to maintenance ?
Maintenance is calculated on the basis of a number of factors, which include the individual income of both spouses, the number of dependents, including the children and which of the two spouses has the custody of the children. Most importantly, maintenance is...
What documents are required for divorce under Hindu Law?
Following are the documents are required for divorce under Hindu Law:- Marriage Invitation Card Photographs of the Ceremony Proof of Address of matrimonial home Identity Card Marriage Certificate(if marriage is registered) Documents pertaining to medical history of...