FAQs

Yes, in a contested divorce, one spouse can oppose the divorce, requiring the petitioner to prove valid legal grounds such as cruelty or adultery before the court grants the divorce.

Judicial separation allows spouses to live apart while remaining legally married, whereas divorce completely dissolves the marriage, allowing both parties to remarry.

Yes, in some cases, the complainant can file a withdrawal petition, and the court may allow it based on legal merits, especially in compoundable offenses.

Bail is granted after arrest, whereas anticipatory bail is sought before arrest to prevent detention in cases where a person fears arrest in a non-bailable offense.

The buyer can file a case under RERA (Real Estate Regulation Act), approach the consumer forum, or initiate a civil suit for compensation and possession.

Adverse possession allows a person to claim ownership of a property if they have possessed it openly, continuously, and without interruption for 12 years (private property) or 30 years (government property).

Businesses should draft legally binding agreements, include penalty clauses, conduct due diligence before signing contracts, and seek legal recourse in case of non-compliance.

Non-compliance can result in penalties, fines, director disqualification, or even criminal prosecution under the Companies Act, SEBI regulations, and other applicable laws.

Yes, a consumer can file a complaint under the Consumer Protection Act for deficiencies in service, misleading advertisements, or failure to deliver as promised.

Victims should report the fraud to their bank within three days, file a complaint with the Cyber Crime Cell, and approach the Consumer Forum for financial recovery.

The complainant can still file a cheque bounce case, and the court can issue a summons and an arrest warrant if the accused fails to appear.

Yes, a case can be filed against both the company and its directors if the cheque was issued by a business entity and has bounced due to insufficient funds.

Supreme Court decisions are final, but under special circumstances, a review petition or a curative petition can be filed to reconsider the judgment.

A review petition is filed when there is an apparent error in judgment, while a curative petition is the last resort after exhausting all legal remedies to correct gross injustice.

The lender can issue a legal notice, initiate civil recovery proceedings, file a summary suit, or, in the case of secured loans, invoke SARFAESI Act provisions.

Yes, verbal loan agreements can be enforced if sufficient evidence, such as witness testimony, bank transfers, or acknowledgment messages, supports the claim.

No, unless specified in the employment contract, termination without proper notice or compensation may be deemed unlawful, and the employee can seek legal remedy.

Gig workers and freelancers are protected under the Code on Social Security, allowing them to avail benefits such as insurance and dispute resolution for non-payment.