Articles
Notes on legal developments, procedure and practical questions, written for general readers.
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Arrest Warrant Issued or Declared a Proclaimed Offender? What It Means and What to Do Under the BNSS
A non-bailable warrant or a proclamation under Section 84 BNSS is serious, but it can usually be addressed by prompt appearance before the court. What these orders mean, what follows if you stay away, and the practical steps open to you.
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Received Summons in a Civil Suit in Gurugram? What to Do Next: Written Statement Deadlines, Ex Parte Risk and Your Options
A civil court summons is not a criminal case, but ignoring it can lead to a decree passed without hearing you. What the summons means, the deadlines for filing a written statement under the CPC, and what to do if the case has already gone ex parte.
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FIR Registered Against You in Another State While You Live in Gurugram? How Transit Anticipatory Bail Works
If an FIR is registered against you in another state, a court in Gurugram or the Punjab and Haryana High Court may grant limited, interim protection from arrest. When transit anticipatory bail is available, the Supreme Court's safeguards, and what it can and cannot do.
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"Give Your Bank Account, Earn Commission": How Cyber Fraud Money Moves Through Mule Accounts, and Every Side of the Story
Money lost to cyber fraud rarely stays in one place. It passes through "mule" accounts, often belonging to people paid a commission. How the money trail works, what it means for the victim, the person who lends an account and the innocent account holder, with a recent Haryana case.
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Deepfake Video of a Leader Promising Cashback or a Government Scheme? Why It Is a Scam, and the One UPI Rule That Protects You
Fake ads on Facebook and Instagram are using deepfake videos of leaders to promote "government schemes" and cashback offers. How the scam works, according to a recent I4C advisory, why a UPI PIN is never needed to receive money, and what to do if you have already paid.
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Police Seized Your Car, Phone or Cash in Gurugram? How to Get It Back Under the BNSS
Police seizure of your vehicle, phone, cash or documents is not confiscation. How release (superdari) is sought from the Magistrate under Sections 497 and 503 BNSS in Gurugram.
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Live-in Relationships, Girlfriends and Boyfriends: What Indian Law Actually Says
Is a live-in relationship legal? Can a live-in partner claim maintenance? When does a relationship become a criminal case? A plain guide to live-in rights, age of consent, false promise of marriage, breakups, blackmail and privacy under Indian law.
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Is Cheating on Your Spouse a Crime in India? Adultery, Divorce, Maintenance and Custody Explained
Many people still believe they can file an FIR against a cheating spouse. Since 2018, adultery is not a crime in India. But it still matters a great deal in divorce, maintenance and sometimes custody. What the law says now, and the mistakes that can turn the aggrieved spouse into the accused.
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5 Things on WhatsApp and Instagram That Can Land You in an FIR
Most people think a forward, a angry message or a "harmless" fake profile is just online behaviour. The law treats several of these as criminal offences. Five common things on WhatsApp and Instagram that can lead to an FIR under the BNS and the IT Act, and how to stay on the right side of the law.