General Legal Query Questions
Browse general legal query questions asked by people across India.
Questions in General Legal Query are answered with reference to the Indian Contract Act, 1872, the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, depending on the nature of the dispute. Each answer states the section that applies, the forum that hears the matter and the limitation period, so the position can be checked against the official text at India Code before you act on it.
The forum depends on the facts rather than the label: a dispute described as a family matter may be heard by a family court, a magistrate or a civil judge depending on whether the relief sought is maintenance, custody, injunction or declaration. Where the law has been renumbered by the 2023 criminal law reforms, answers note both the old and the new section numbers.
Who can file a writ petition for senior citizens?
Who can file for the right to privacy as per the Supreme Court judgment?
Who can file for the right to education in the High Court?
Who can file a declaration as per the Supreme Court judgment?
Who can file a consumer complaint without going to court?
Who can file a consumer complaint in a criminal case?
Who can file a consumer complaint as per the Supreme Court judgment?
Who can file a consumer complaint as per the Supreme Court judgment?
Who can file a consumer complaint as per the Supreme Court judgment?
What should I do if a writ petition is filed in the High Court?
What should I do if a writ petition is filed in the High Court?
What should I do if my right to privacy is violated in India?
What should I do if there is a GST compliance issue after the implementation of the BNS and BNSS?
What should I do if I have a consumer complaint after the recent amendments?
What remedies are available for a writ petition in the High Court?
What remedies are available for the right to education before the Madras High Court?
What is a writ petition after the BNS/BNSS implementation?
What is the punishment for a writ petition after the recent amendments?
What is the punishment for GST compliance under Section 125 of the CrPC?
What is the procedure for recovery after the BNS and BNSS implementation?
What is the limitation period for the right to privacy in India?
What is the limitation period for GST compliance under Section 1?
What is the limitation period for a consumer complaint in 2026?
What is the limitation period for a consumer complaint for senior citizens in India?
What is the right to privacy after the BNS and BNSS implementation?
What is public interest litigation under Article 226?
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Frequently Asked Questions about General Legal Query
How to get free legal aid in India?
Free legal aid is available under the Legal Services Authorities Act 1987. Eligible: women, children, SC/ST, disabled, victims of trafficking, and persons earning less than ₹3 lakh annually. Apply at the District Legal Services Authority or State Legal Services Authority.
What is the difference between civil and criminal cases?
Civil cases involve disputes between private parties seeking compensation or remedies. Criminal cases involve offenses against society punishable by imprisonment or fine. Civil cases are filed by individuals; criminal cases are prosecuted by the State.
How to verify a lawyer credentials in India?
Verify a lawyer credentials on the Bar Council of India website (bcindia.org) or your state Bar Council. Check their enrollment number, year of enrollment, and whether they are an advocate or senior advocate.
What is the fee for filing a court case in India?
Court fees vary by case type and state. Civil suits: ad valorem fees based on claim value (0.5%-4%). Criminal complaints: nominal fees. Consumer complaints: ₹100-₹5,000 based on claim amount. Some categories like family court matters have reduced fees.
How long does a court case take in India?
Court case duration varies: consumer cases 6 months-2 years, family court matters 1-3 years, civil suits 3-10 years, criminal cases 2-7 years. Supreme Court appeals take 2-5 years. Alternative Dispute Resolution (mediation, arbitration) is faster.