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Situation guides
Step-by-step help for the situation you are in.
criminal
14- Police Arrest / FIR RightsYou are being arrested, detained, or facing police harassment. Know your rights during arrest and FIR procedures.
- Cheating / Fraud by PersonSomeone has cheated you — through false promises, fake deals, fraudulent schemes, or by misusing your trust to take money or property.
- Defamation / Social Media HarassmentSomeone is spreading false information about you, damaging your reputation through social media, or harassing you online with defamatory content.
- How to File an FIRYou want to file a First Information Report (FIR) at a police station but don't know the process, or the police is refusing to register your FIR.
- Workplace / Sexual HarassmentYou are facing harassment, discrimination, or sexual harassment at your workplace and want to take legal action.
- Missing Person ComplaintA family member, child, or known person has gone missing and you need to file a complaint and initiate a search. Time is critical — the first 24 hours are the most important.
- Sexual Assault / RapeYou or someone you know has been a victim of sexual assault or rape. This guide covers immediate steps, legal rights, and how to file a complaint.
- Stalking / VoyeurismSomeone is stalking you — following you, monitoring your movements, sending unwanted messages — or has invaded your privacy through voyeurism or recording.
- Kidnapping / AbductionA person has been kidnapped or abducted. This is an emergency situation requiring immediate police intervention and legal action.
- Traffic Challan / Vehicle SeizureYou have received an unfair traffic challan, your vehicle has been seized, or you want to know your rights when stopped by traffic police.
- How to Get BailYou or a family member has been arrested and you need to understand the bail process — types of bail, how to apply, and your rights.
- Forgery / Document FraudSomeone has forged your signature, created fake documents in your name, or you have discovered fraudulent documents being used against you.
- Someone is Abusing or Harming an AnimalYou have witnessed someone beating, torturing, poisoning, starving, or harming an animal. Animal cruelty is a punishable offence under Indian law.
- Someone Hit My Vehicle and Ran AwayYour vehicle was hit by another driver who fled the scene without stopping. You need to know your rights and how to take legal action.
property
10- Property DisputeYou have a dispute over land or property — someone is claiming your property, illegal encroachment, or issues with sale/purchase.
- Tenant Not Vacating / Rent DisputeYour tenant is not paying rent, not vacating the property, or there is a dispute over rent agreement terms.
- Neighbour DisputesYou have a dispute with your neighbour regarding noise, boundary encroachment, water drainage, construction, or other issues affecting your property.
- Illegal Land Possession / EncroachmentSomeone has illegally occupied your land or property, or a land mafia/builder has encroached on your land.
- Security Deposit Not ReturnedYour landlord is refusing to return your security deposit after you vacated the rented property.
- Builder Fraud / RERA ComplaintA builder or developer has cheated you — delayed possession, changed the plan, did not deliver as promised, or refused to refund your money.
- Noise Pollution ComplaintYou are affected by excessive noise from loudspeakers, construction, factories, events, or neighbours that exceeds legal limits and disturbs your peace.
- Public Nuisance / Municipal ComplaintYou are affected by a public nuisance — open garbage dumping, blocked drains, illegal construction, stray animal menace, or broken roads — and need to complain to municipal authorities.
- Government Land AcquisitionThe government is acquiring your land for a public project and you want to understand your rights to fair compensation, the process, and how to challenge it.
- NRI Property Management / DisputeYou are an NRI (Non-Resident Indian) with property issues in India — illegal occupation, property fraud, inheritance dispute, or need to manage property remotely.
family
8- Divorce Process in IndiaYou are considering divorce or your spouse has filed for divorce. Understanding the legal process, grounds, and requirements.
- Domestic ViolenceYou are facing physical, emotional, verbal, or economic abuse from a spouse, partner, or family member in a shared household.
- Maintenance / Alimony ClaimsYou need financial support (maintenance/alimony) from your spouse, or you need to claim maintenance for your children or elderly parents.
- Dowry Harassment / 498AYou are being harassed by your husband or in-laws for dowry. This includes demands for money, gifts, property, or physical and mental cruelty related to dowry.
- Child Custody DisputeYou are going through a custody battle for your child after separation or divorce. You want to understand your rights as a parent and the legal process for custody.
- Pre-Marriage Fraud / Matrimonial CheatingYou were deceived before or during marriage — the spouse or their family lied about job, income, marital status, health condition, or other material facts.
- Inheritance / Will DisputeThere is a dispute over the will of a deceased family member, or you are being denied your rightful share in ancestral or inherited property.
- Senior Citizen Abuse / MaintenanceAn elderly person is being abused, neglected, or abandoned by their children or family members, or is not receiving maintenance for basic needs.
labour
6- Employer Not Paying SalaryYour employer is not paying your salary, has delayed payments, or is withholding earned wages and benefits.
- Wrongful Termination from JobYou have been fired from your job unfairly — without proper notice, without valid reason, or in violation of labour laws and your employment contract.
- PF / Gratuity Not PaidYour employer has not deposited your Provident Fund (PF) contributions or is not paying your gratuity after completing 5 years of service.
- Domestic Worker / Maid RightsYou are a domestic worker facing issues like non-payment of wages, abuse, excessive working hours, or you are an employer wanting to understand legal obligations.
- Maternity Leave Denied / Pregnancy DiscriminationYour employer is denying you maternity leave, has terminated you during pregnancy, or is not providing maternity benefits as required by law.
- Fired on Sick Leave / Leave DeniedYour employer has terminated you while you were on medical leave, denied your sick leave application, or is not providing legally mandated leave benefits.
consumer
4- Loan Recovery HarassmentYou are being harassed by loan recovery agents — receiving threatening calls, visits to workplace, or abusive behavior from banks or lending apps.
- Defective Product / Service ComplaintYou bought a defective product, received poor service, or were overcharged. You want to file a consumer complaint.
- Insurance Claim RejectedYour health, life, vehicle, or general insurance claim has been rejected or delayed by the insurance company without valid reason.
- Medical NegligenceYou or a family member has suffered due to a doctor's or hospital's negligence — wrong treatment, surgical errors, misdiagnosis, or denial of emergency treatment.
cyber
3- Online Fraud / UPI ScamYou have been cheated online — through fake websites, UPI fraud, phishing calls, or fraudulent e-commerce transactions.
- Cyber Harassment / BlackmailYou are being harassed, threatened, stalked, or blackmailed online through social media, messages, or other digital platforms.
- Identity Theft / Aadhaar MisuseSomeone has stolen your identity — misused your Aadhaar, PAN, or personal information to open bank accounts, take loans, or commit fraud in your name.
civil
3- Cheque Bounce / Dishonoured ChequeSomeone gave you a cheque that bounced. You want to recover the money through legal means.
- Motor Accident / Road Accident ClaimYou or a family member has been injured in a road accident and you want to claim compensation from the insurance company or the driver.
- Money Recovery / Debt CollectionSomeone owes you money — a personal loan, business debt, or unpaid dues — and is not repaying despite repeated requests.
financial
3- Business Partner Cheated / FraudYour business partner has cheated you — embezzled funds, siphoned money, manipulated accounts, or fled with business assets.
- Supplier / Vendor FraudA supplier or vendor cheated you — took advance payment but did not deliver goods, delivered defective or substandard goods, or disappeared with your money.
- Business Money RecoveryA client, customer, or business associate owes you money and is refusing to pay or is avoiding payment despite repeated requests.