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Your employer cannot fire you without a valid reason and proper notice. If you have worked for more than one year, your employer must give you at least one month's written notice or pay in lieu of notice. You can challenge unfair dismissal before the Labour Court.
Relevant Law
Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 - Section 25F
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Your employer must pay your salary on time — before the 7th of the following month (for establishments with fewer than 1000 workers) or before the 10th. No illegal deductions can be made from your wages. If your salary is delayed or withheld, you can file a claim before the authority appointed under the Payment of Wages Act.
Relevant Law
Payment of Wages Act, 1936 - Section 3 and Section 5
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If you are a woman employee who has worked for at least 80 days in the 12 months before your expected delivery, you are entitled to 26 weeks of paid maternity leave for the first two children (12 weeks for the third child onwards). Your employer cannot terminate you during maternity leave. You are also entitled to medical bonus, nursing breaks, and work-from-home options.
Relevant Law
Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 (amended 2017) - Section 5
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If you work more than 9 hours in a day or 48 hours in a week, your employer must pay you overtime at twice your normal wage rate. You cannot be forced to work more than 12 hours in any day (including overtime). Overtime must be voluntary and compensated — not doing so is illegal.
Relevant Law
Factories Act, 1948 - Section 59
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Before terminating your service, your employer must give you a written notice (usually 1-3 months as per your contract). If no notice is given, the employer must pay you salary for the notice period. Similarly, if you resign, you should serve the contractual notice or pay in lieu. No employer can force you to continue working beyond the notice period.
Relevant Law
Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946 - Section 5 read with Model Standing Orders
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If you face any unwelcome sexual behavior at work — physical contact, sexual remarks, showing pornography, demand for sexual favours — you can file a complaint with the Internal Complaints Committee (ICC). Every office with 10 or more employees must have an ICC. Your identity will be kept confidential, and you cannot be punished for filing a complaint.
Relevant Law
Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH Act) - Section 2(n), Section 4, Section 9
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If you have worked for an employer for 5 continuous years (or more), you are entitled to a lump sum gratuity payment when you leave, retire, or are terminated. The amount is calculated as 15 days of wages for each completed year of service. Even in cases of death or disability, gratuity is payable regardless of the 5-year rule.
Relevant Law
Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 - Section 4
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If you earn up to ₹15,000 per month (basic + DA), your employer must register you under the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) scheme and deduct 12% from your salary while contributing an equal 12% from their side. For ESI, if you earn up to ₹21,000 per month, both you and your employer must contribute. These are your mandatory social security benefits.
Relevant Law
Employees' Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 - Section 6 and Section 14B
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You have the right to equal pay for equal work regardless of gender. An employer cannot refuse to hire, promote, or provide benefits to you based on your gender. The Constitution of India guarantees equality, and the Equal Remuneration Act ensures that men and women receive equal pay for equal or similar work.
Relevant Law
Equal Remuneration Act, 1976 (now subsumed under Code on Wages, 2019) - Section 4 of the Equal Remuneration Act / Section 3 of the Code on Wages, 2019
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Your employer is legally required to ensure your safety at work. This includes clean drinking water, proper ventilation, fire safety equipment, first-aid facilities, safe machinery, and reasonable working hours. If you are injured at work, you are entitled to compensation. You can refuse to work in unsafe conditions without fear of termination.
Relevant Law
Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020 - Section 6 and Section 14
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Your landlord cannot throw you out of your rented home by force, lock you out, or cut off utilities to make you leave. Eviction can only happen through a proper court order. If you are a protected tenant under the Rent Control Act, the landlord needs specific legal grounds (like non-payment of rent, subletting, or personal need) to evict you.
Relevant Law
Model Tenancy Act, 2021 / State Rent Control Acts - Section 21 of the Model Tenancy Act, 2021
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When your rental agreement ends and you vacate the property, the landlord must return your security deposit. Under the Model Tenancy Act, the maximum deposit a landlord can take is 2 months' rent (for residential) and 6 months' rent (for commercial). Deductions can only be made for unpaid rent, unpaid bills, or genuine damage to the property (not normal wear and tear).
Relevant Law
Model Tenancy Act, 2021 - Section 8
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Your landlord cannot suddenly hike your rent in the middle of a lease. Rent can only be increased at the time of renewal and after giving proper written notice (usually 3 months). Many state Rent Control Acts limit the annual increase to a reasonable percentage. Under the Model Tenancy Act, rent can be revised only once in a year and the revision must follow the agreement terms.
Relevant Law
Model Tenancy Act, 2021 / State Rent Control Acts - Section 9 of the Model Tenancy Act, 2021
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Your landlord must ensure the rented property is safe and livable. Major structural repairs (roof, walls, plumbing, electrical wiring) are the landlord's responsibility. You are only responsible for minor day-to-day maintenance. If the landlord refuses to make essential repairs, you can get them done and deduct the cost from rent (with proper notice).
Relevant Law
Model Tenancy Act, 2021 - Section 12 and Section 14
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Once you rent a place, it becomes your home. Your landlord cannot enter the property without giving you at least 24 hours' advance notice and without a valid reason (like inspections or repairs). Surprise visits, entering without permission, or keeping duplicate keys to enter without consent are violations of your privacy.
Relevant Law
Model Tenancy Act, 2021 / Indian Constitution Article 21 - Section 18 of the Model Tenancy Act, 2021
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Your landlord cannot disconnect your water supply, electricity, gas, or other essential services as a tactic to force you to leave the property. This is illegal and amounts to harassment. Even if there is a rent dispute, the landlord must approach the Rent Authority or court — not resort to self-help measures.
Relevant Law
Model Tenancy Act, 2021 / State Rent Control Acts - Section 22 of the Model Tenancy Act, 2021
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You usually need your landlord's written permission to sublet (rent out part of or the entire property to someone else). If your rental agreement prohibits subletting and you still do it, the landlord can use this as a ground for eviction. However, if your agreement permits subletting or the landlord has given written consent, you can legally sublet.
Relevant Law
Transfer of Property Act, 1882 / State Rent Control Acts - Section 108(j) of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882
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Neither you nor your landlord can end the tenancy abruptly. Your rent agreement usually specifies a notice period (commonly 1-3 months). If there is no written agreement, the law generally requires one month's notice for month-to-month tenancies. The notice must be in writing and clearly state the date of termination.
Relevant Law
Transfer of Property Act, 1882 / Model Tenancy Act, 2021 - Section 106 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882
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If you buy a product and it turns out to be defective, broken, or does not work as advertised, you have the right to demand a repair, replacement, or full refund from the seller or manufacturer. The Consumer Protection Act 2019 protects you even for online purchases. You can file a complaint in the Consumer Commission without needing a lawyer.
Relevant Law
Consumer Protection Act, 2019 - Section 2(10) — Defect, Section 39 — Filing of Complaint
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If a product you bought does not match its description, is of poor quality, or the service you paid for was never delivered or was substandard, you can demand a full refund. This applies to both online and offline purchases. The seller cannot refuse a refund by offering only a credit note or exchange if the product is genuinely defective.
Relevant Law
Consumer Protection Act, 2019 - Section 39(1)(b) and Section 40
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If you buy a product or service based on an advertisement that made false claims — like "guaranteed weight loss" or "100% natural" when it is not — you have the right to complain. The company and even the endorser (celebrity or influencer) can be held liable. The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) can impose heavy penalties for misleading ads.
Relevant Law
Consumer Protection Act, 2019 - Section 2(28) — Misleading Advertisement, Section 21 — CCPA Powers
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It is illegal for any shop, restaurant, multiplex, or seller to charge you more than the MRP printed on a product. The MRP includes all taxes. If a restaurant charges above MRP for bottled water or a shop charges extra on packaged goods, you can refuse to pay and file a complaint.
Relevant Law
Legal Metrology Act, 2009 - Section 18 and Rule 6 of the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011
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You can file a complaint in a Consumer Court (now called Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission) against any seller, manufacturer, or service provider. You do not need a lawyer — you can argue your own case. The filing fee is very low (free for claims up to ₹5 lakh). Complaints can now be filed online through the e-Daakhil portal.
Relevant Law
Consumer Protection Act, 2019 - Section 34 and Section 35
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When you buy something online, you have the right to clear information about the product, seller details, return/refund policy, and delivery timeline. If the product delivered is different from what was shown, defective, or not delivered at all, you can demand a return or refund. E-commerce platforms cannot impose unfair terms or refuse returns for genuine issues.
Relevant Law
Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020 - Rule 4, Rule 5, and Rule 6
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If a product comes with a warranty, the manufacturer or seller must repair or replace it free of cost during the warranty period. They cannot refuse warranty service by citing minor issues or claiming "physical damage" without proper inspection. Even if you have lost the warranty card, your purchase bill serves as proof of warranty.
Relevant Law
Consumer Protection Act, 2019 - Section 2(9) — Definition of Complaint, Section 39
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If you buy food that is expired, adulterated, contaminated, or does not match its label (e.g., contains undeclared allergens or harmful chemicals), you can file a complaint. Food businesses must have FSSAI license, follow hygiene standards, and clearly label ingredients, expiry dates, and nutritional information.
Relevant Law
Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 - Section 26 and Section 59
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If you are being abused by your husband, in-laws, or any family member — whether it is hitting, threatening, controlling your money, or emotional torture — you are protected under the law. You can get a protection order from the court to stop the abuse, right to live in the shared household, monetary relief, and custody of children. You do not have to leave your home.
Relevant Law
Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 - Section 3 — Definition of Domestic Violence, Section 18-23 — Reliefs
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If your in-laws or husband demand dowry (money, property, gifts) before, during, or after marriage, it is a crime. You can file a police complaint. If a woman dies within 7 years of marriage under suspicious circumstances and there is evidence of dowry harassment, it is treated as dowry death. Any cruelty by husband or in-laws related to dowry demands is separately punishable.
Relevant Law
Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 / Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023 - Section 3-4 of Dowry Prohibition Act / Section 80 and Section 86 of BNS, 2023
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Any unwelcome sexual behaviour at your workplace — physical touching, sexual remarks, showing pornography, requests for sexual favours, or any sexually suggestive behaviour — is a crime. Every workplace with 10 or more employees must have an Internal Complaints Committee. Your identity will be protected, and your employer cannot retaliate against you for filing a complaint.
Relevant Law
Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 - Section 2(n) — Definition, Section 3 — Prevention, Section 9 — Complaint
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If someone is repeatedly following you, watching your movements, trying to contact you despite your clear refusal, monitoring your internet or phone activity, or loitering near your home or workplace — it is stalking and it is a crime. You can file an FIR and the stalker can be arrested.
Relevant Law
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023 - Section 78 — Stalking
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Acid attacks are one of the most serious crimes. If you or someone you know has been attacked with acid or any corrosive substance, the victim is entitled to free first-aid and medical treatment at any hospital (private or government), compensation of at least ₹3 lakh (which can go up to ₹8 lakh from the state), and the attacker faces severe imprisonment. The sale of acid is also regulated.
Relevant Law
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023 - Section 124 — Acid Attack
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Any sexual intercourse without consent is rape. This includes situations where consent was obtained through fear, intoxication, or deception. A woman victim can file an FIR at any police station, and her statement must be recorded by a woman police officer. The victim has the right to free medical examination, legal aid, and her identity must be kept confidential.
Relevant Law
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023 - Section 63 to Section 69 — Sexual Offences
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If you are a married woman who is unable to maintain yourself, or if you are divorced, you have the right to claim maintenance (financial support) from your husband. This applies even while the marriage is continuing and you are living separately due to cruelty, desertion, or other valid reasons. The court decides the amount based on the husband's income and your needs.
Relevant Law
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023 / Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 / Special Marriage Act, 1954 - Section 144 of BNSS, 2023 (replaces Section 125 CrPC)
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As a working woman, you are entitled to 26 weeks of paid maternity leave (for first two children). Your employer cannot fire you during pregnancy or maternity leave. You are entitled to medical bonus of ₹3,500, nursing breaks of 15 minutes twice a day until the child is 15 months old, and work-from-home options if the nature of work permits. Establishments with 50+ employees must have a crèche facility.
Relevant Law
Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 (amended 2017) - Section 5, Section 5A, Section 11A
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Hindu women have equal coparcenary rights in ancestral property since the 2005 amendment to the Hindu Succession Act. This means daughters have the same rights as sons in the father's property — including the right to demand partition. Muslim women's inheritance is governed by Muslim Personal Law. All women have the right to hold, acquire, and dispose of property in their own name.
Relevant Law
Hindu Succession Act, 1956 (amended 2005) - Section 6 (as amended)
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If someone is harassing you online — sending abusive messages, threatening you, morphing your photos, sharing your private pictures without consent, creating fake profiles in your name, or stalking you on social media — it is a crime. You can file a complaint with the Cyber Crime Cell, and the offender can be arrested. Your identity as a victim will be kept confidential.
Relevant Law
Information Technology Act, 2000 / Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023 - Section 67/67A of IT Act, Section 78 and Section 79 of BNS, 2023
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If you are a victim of a serious (cognizable) crime like theft, assault, or murder, the police are legally bound to register your First Information Report (FIR). They cannot turn you away citing jurisdiction or other reasons. If they do, you have specific remedies available.
Relevant Law
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) - Section 173
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You do not need to figure out which police station has jurisdiction over the area where the crime happened. You can walk into ANY police station in India and file a "Zero FIR". The police station will register it under serial number "0" and then transfer it to the correct jurisdiction.
Relevant Law
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) - Section 173
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The police cannot arrest you arbitrarily. You have the right to know the grounds of arrest, the right to inform a relative or friend, and the right to meet a lawyer. The arresting officer must wear a clear name tag and prepare an arrest memo.
Relevant Law
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) - Sections 47-50
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If you are arrested for a "bailable offense" (usually less serious crimes), you have an absolute right to be released on bail from the police station itself. The police cannot deny it if you are ready to provide the required bail bond.
Relevant Law
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) - Section 480
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A woman can only be arrested by a female police officer. Furthermore, a woman cannot be arrested after sunset and before sunrise, except in exceptional circumstances where written permission from a Judicial Magistrate is obtained.
Relevant Law
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) - Section 43
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The police cannot simply walk into your house and search it. They usually need a search warrant issued by a court. They can search without a warrant only in specific urgent situations (like chasing a suspect or preventing destruction of evidence), but they must record their reasons in writing before doing so.
Relevant Law
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) - Sections 96-103
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Even if you are pressured or beaten into signing a confession at the police station, do not panic. Under Indian law, a confession made to a police officer is not admissible as evidence in court. Only a confession made before a Magistrate is legally binding.
Relevant Law
Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) / Indian Evidence Act - Section 23 (BSA)
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If you are arrested, the police MUST present you before a Judicial Magistrate within 24 hours of your arrest (excluding travel time). They cannot keep you locked up in the police station indefinitely.
Relevant Law
Constitution of India & BNSS - Article 22(2) & Section 58 BNSS
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If you have been scammed online (UPI, credit card, or bank fraud), you have the right to report it immediately. If you report it to your bank and the national cyber crime portal within 3 days, your liability is zero, and you can get your money back.
Relevant Law
Information Technology Act, 2000 & RBI Guidelines - Section 66D
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If someone shares or threatens to share your private, intimate photos or videos online without your permission, it is a serious criminal offense. You can get these removed and the offender arrested.
Relevant Law
Information Technology Act, 2000 - Section 66E & 67A
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You do not have to tolerate online abuse, threats of violence, or continuous harassment on social media. This includes fake profiles created to defame you or sending obscene messages.
Relevant Law
Information Technology Act, 2000 & BNS - Section 67 (IT Act) & Section 356 (BNS)
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Your personal data (phone number, financial details, medical records) cannot be collected, shared, or sold by apps or companies without your explicit consent. If they leak your data, you can seek compensation.
Relevant Law
Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 - Various Sections
In Simple Words
You have the right to live in a violence-free home. Domestic violence isn't just physical beating; it includes emotional abuse, verbal insults, sexual abuse, and economic deprivation (like taking away your salary or not providing food).
Relevant Law
Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act - Section 3
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If you are unable to maintain yourself financially, you have the right to claim maintenance (monthly financial support) from your husband. This applies during separation or after divorce. Elderly parents can also claim maintenance from their adult children.
Relevant Law
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) & Hindu Marriage Act - Section 144 (BNSS) / Section 24 (HMA)
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You can end your marriage legally through two ways: Mutual Consent (if both agree, it is faster, takes about 6 months) or Contested Divorce (if one person does not agree, you must prove grounds like cruelty, adultery, or desertion).
Relevant Law
Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 / Special Marriage Act - Section 13 & 13B (HMA)
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In a divorce, the court decides child custody based strictly on what is best for the child, not just the rights of the parents. Generally, custody of a child under 5 years is given to the mother. Fathers have an equal right to claim custody and visitation.
Relevant Law
Guardians and Wards Act, 1890 / Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act - Various Sections
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Since 2005, Hindu daughters (whether married or unmarried) have the exact same rights as sons to inherit ancestral property (coparcenary property). You cannot be denied your share just because you are a woman or married.
Relevant Law
Hindu Succession (Amendment) Act - Section 6
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Ragging in any form (physical abuse, verbal abuse, forcing you to do tasks, isolation) is strictly illegal across all educational institutions in India. You do not have to suffer in silence. Colleges are legally bound to take immediate action against the culprits.
Relevant Law
UGC Regulations on Curbing the Menace of Ragging - Various Sections & State Laws
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If you cancel your admission before the course starts or within a specific timeframe, the college CANNOT keep your entire fee. They must refund your money according to UGC/AICTE rules. They also cannot hold your original certificates hostage.
Relevant Law
UGC/AICTE Fee Refund Guidelines - Guidelines
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Every child between the ages of 6 and 14 has a fundamental right to free and compulsory education in a neighborhood school. Private schools must reserve 25% of their seats for children from disadvantaged groups and weaker sections at the entry level.
Relevant Law
Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act - Section 12(1)(c)
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If you suspect an error in your marks, you don't have to just accept the result. The Supreme Court has ruled that students have a fundamental right under the RTI Act to inspect and obtain copies of their evaluated answer sheets from examination boards (CBSE, State Boards, Universities).
Relevant Law
Right to Information Act, 2005 & Supreme Court Ruling - Section 2(j)
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You can ask a government office for records, orders, file status, inspection reports, spending details, and other information held by that public authority. The office must usually reply within 30 days. You do not need to explain why you need the information.
Relevant Law
Right to Information Act, 2005 - Section 6 and Section 7
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If you cannot afford a lawyer, or if you belong to an eligible group such as women, children, SC/ST persons, industrial workmen, persons in custody, persons with disabilities, or low-income groups, you can apply for free legal aid through DLSA, SLSA, High Court Legal Services Committee, or NALSA.
Relevant Law
Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 - Section 12 and Article 39A of the Constitution
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If you have a disability, public offices, schools, employers, transport systems, and service providers must not discriminate against you. Persons with benchmark disabilities are entitled to specific benefits such as reservation in education and government employment, accessible services, and reasonable accommodation.
Relevant Law
Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 - Section 3, Section 16, Section 20, and Section 34
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Parents and senior citizens who cannot maintain themselves can ask their children or legal heirs for monthly maintenance. They can approach the Maintenance Tribunal for faster relief. Many states also provide procedures to protect life and property of senior citizens.
Relevant Law
Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 - Section 4 and Section 5
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You can update your Aadhaar demographic and biometric details through authorised channels. If authentication fails, the service provider should use alternate identity verification where required by law or scheme rules, especially for essential welfare benefits.
Relevant Law
Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2016 - Section 3 and Section 7
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If a government office delays a certificate, pension, ration card, scholarship, police verification, municipal service, or welfare benefit, you can file a written grievance through the department portal, state grievance portal, CPGRAMS, or local office. A written complaint creates a record and helps escalation.
Relevant Law
Administrative grievance redressal rules and service delivery laws - State-specific public service guarantee laws and department rules
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If someone is seriously injured or in a life-threatening condition, the first priority is emergency stabilisation. A hospital should not refuse immediate emergency care only because payment, police paperwork, or identity documents are not ready at that moment.
Relevant Law
Constitution of India and Supreme Court emergency-care rulings - Article 21 - Right to Life
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You have the right to copies of your medical records, test reports, discharge summary, prescriptions, and itemised bills. These records are important for second opinions, insurance claims, consumer complaints, and continuity of treatment.
Relevant Law
Indian Medical Council (Professional Conduct, Etiquette and Ethics) Regulations, 2002 - Regulation 1.3
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Before surgery, invasive procedures, anaesthesia, or high-risk treatment, the doctor should explain the diagnosis, procedure, major risks, alternatives, likely benefits, and expected costs in a language you understand. Consent should be voluntary, not forced.
Relevant Law
Medical ethics regulations and constitutional right to bodily autonomy - Consent principles under medical negligence law
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A bad outcome alone is not always negligence. But if a doctor or hospital failed to follow accepted medical standards and that failure caused harm, disability, extra expenses, or death, you can seek compensation through the consumer forum or court.
Relevant Law
Consumer Protection Act, 2019 - Deficiency in service and consumer complaint provisions
In Simple Words
Mental illness should be treated as a healthcare issue, not as a moral failure or crime. You have rights to access mental healthcare, dignity, confidentiality, community living where possible, and protection from cruel or degrading treatment.
Relevant Law
Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 - Section 18, Section 20, Section 23, and Section 115
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Human organs cannot be bought or sold. Living donation and deceased donation must follow strict consent and authorisation procedures. Hospitals must follow the transplant law, and families should receive clear information before donation decisions.
Relevant Law
Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act, 1994 - Section 3, Section 9, and offence provisions
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If money is taken from your bank account, UPI, card, wallet, or net banking without your consent, report it immediately. Quick reporting improves the chance of blocking the money trail and may limit your liability under RBI customer protection rules.
Relevant Law
RBI customer protection circulars and Information Technology Act, 2000 - RBI directions on unauthorised electronic banking transactions
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If your bank, NBFC, payment wallet, or regulated financial company ignores your complaint or gives an unsatisfactory reply, you can escalate to the RBI Integrated Ombudsman after first complaining to the company.
Relevant Law
Reserve Bank - Integrated Ombudsman Scheme, 2021 - Complaint redressal framework
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If you have a loan default, the lender can recover money only through lawful methods. Recovery agents cannot threaten you, call at unreasonable hours, abuse family members, shame you publicly, or use force. You still owe lawful dues, but harassment is not allowed.
Relevant Law
RBI Fair Practices Code and recovery agent guidelines - Regulated entity recovery conduct rules
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If your CIBIL or other credit report wrongly shows a loan, missed EMI, settled account, duplicate account, or identity mistake, you can dispute it. Credit bureaus and lenders must investigate and correct verified errors.
Relevant Law
Credit Information Companies (Regulation) Act, 2005 - Credit information dispute and correction framework
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If your health, vehicle, life, or general insurance claim is delayed, partly approved, or rejected, ask for written reasons and the policy clause relied on. You can complain to the insurer, insurance ombudsman, and consumer forum depending on the issue.
Relevant Law
Insurance Act, 1938 and IRDAI regulations - Policyholder protection and grievance redressal rules
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If money is debited but cash is not dispensed, a UPI payment fails, or a card transaction is unsuccessful, the bank or payment provider should reverse the amount within applicable timelines. If it is delayed, complain in writing and escalate.
Relevant Law
RBI payment systems and customer compensation directions - Failed transaction reversal and compensation framework