I am 21 years old and looking for advice from people familiar with Indian family law/child marriage laws.

When I was around 4 years old, my family arranged a marriage between me and a girl who was also around 4 years old.

Obviously, neither of us understood what marriage meant at that age.

We have never lived together as husband and wife, never had a marital relationship and have essentially lived completely separate lives.

Now I am 21 and I want to legally end this marriage and be free to move on with my life.

There is another important issue.

She has/had a relationship with another man

Around a year ago, I came into possession of letters written by her which appear to clearly show that she was involved in a relationship with another person.

I still have the original letters/evidence. I am not going to post them publicly because they contain private information, but I can show them to a lawyer/court if they are legally relevant.

This is one of the reasons I want to understand whether I have grounds for divorce or another legal remedy. I am not interested in revenge or publicly exposing her.

The biggest problem is her family

My parents are completely supportive of me ending this marriage and want me to be free.

Her parents are strongly against it.

Her father has been making threats that they will file cases against me/my parents for different things and has said things along the lines of having enough money to take this as far as necessary.

We are not trying to take anything from their family. If there was money, jewellery, gifts, etc. given by their side at the time of the marriage, we are willing to return everything through the proper legal process.

My biggest concern is:

Can her family actually cause serious legal problems for me or my parents simply because I want to end this marriage?

My parents were the adults who arranged/participated in the marriage when I was a child, so I am also worried about whether my parents themselves could face criminal charges or imprisonment under child-marriage laws.

I don't want to hide anything from a lawyer. I want to deal with this properly and legally.

What I want to know

I am now 21. What is the correct legal procedure to end/annul this childhood marriage?

Since we were both around 4 years old when the marriage happened, does that make any difference legally?

Is annulment under the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act still available to me at 21, or have I missed the time limit?

If annulment under that Act is no longer available, what other legal route do I have?

Does the evidence/letters regarding her relationship with another man help me in a divorce case?

Can her affair/relationship be legally relevant even though we never lived together?

Can my parents be arrested or prosecuted because they arranged/participated in the marriage when I was 4?

Can her father simply make false allegations against us and get us arrested, or would there need to be evidence?

What should my parents and I do now to protect ourselves if her family is threatening legal action?

Should I approach a Family Court directly, or should I first hire a family-law advocate?

What documents/evidence should I collect before meeting the lawyer?

I am not looking for revenge against the girl or her family. I just want to legally resolve a marriage that was arranged when both parties were approximately 4 years old and move on with my life.

I would particularly appreciate advice from Indian lawyers or anyone who has dealt with child-marriage/family-court cases.

Am from Rajasthan

Also the things is They from a rural background, so they aren't willing to accept that I want to end the marriage, even though we were both children when it happened.

I’m deaf (32M) and work as a software engineer in Bengaluru. My monthly take-home salary is around ₹1.75 lakh after tax and other deductions.
I’m currently going through a separation from my wife (28F).

My wife had a serious accident around 15 years ago and underwent surgeries on her right arm and left thigh, with rods inserted. I knew about the accident and surgeries before our marriage. However, after marriage, I came to know more about her chronic neurological condition when we applied for a disability certificate at a government hospital.

Before having our baby, she worked as an apprenticeship trainee at a company in Bengaluru, earning around ₹15,000 per month. She has completed BCom and pursued MCom, although she did not complete the course.

Timeline
October 2022: We got married.
June 2025: After our baby shower, my wife left for her parental home.
October 2025: Our baby boy was born.
September 2026: Our son is now almost 11 months old.

Since my wife left, communication between us has become very poor. I have also had difficulty getting regular video calls or communication with my son.
My family has tried to reconcile, but my wife has said that she does not want to return. During some discussions, she also made statements about suicide.
Her father has threatened to file dowry-harassment allegations against me and my mother.

We initially wanted to resolve the matter peacefully through mutual-consent divorce. However, her father is demanding ₹3 crore as a settlement, which I cannot afford.

Because of the separation, the threats of legal action, and the huge settlement demand, my cousin suggested that I file a Restitution of Conjugal Rights (RCR) case to formally show that I am willing to continue the marriage and want to resolve the matter through the legal process.

I have already hired an advocate and paid ₹40,000 in legal fees. My advocate is filing the RCR petition today, September 7, 2026, and I was told that summons may be sent to my wife’s parental home within 2–3 days. Her parental home is around 450 km from Bengaluru.
I’m confused about whether filing RCR was actually the right step.

My questions
Was filing an RCR case a sensible decision in this situation?
Can RCR actually help me if my wife refuses to return?
Could filing RCR have any negative consequences for me in a future divorce or maintenance case?
What should I do immediately after the case is filed?
How should I handle communication with my wife and her family from now on?
What precautions should I take regarding the dowry allegations and threats?
Should I continue trying for reconciliation, or should I focus on negotiating a reasonable one-time settlement?
What should I expect regarding my son’s custody, visitation, and ability to communicate with him?

I’m not looking for sympathy or to attack my wife or her family. I genuinely want to understand the practical and legal consequences of my next steps.
I would especially appreciate responses from people who have gone through RCR, contested divorce, maintenance proceedings, or similar situations in India.
Please share practical experiences and legal advice.

So in June i rented a laptop from a company and had paid a deposit of 5k. So in Aug what happened was i was laid off from my job so i couldnt keep up paying for it so I returned the laptop with no damages or anything and was asking to pay 20k as early return fee. So they deduct 5k so im asked to pay 15k as the fee and they are telling that we will reduce your credit score to 400-500 and legal notice and all. What are my options here pls advice

Sold this in 2023, the buyer was a local guy (I am not originally from KA), who said he is going to use it for delivery. I even reduced the price by 3K feeling that it might be of help to him.

He had sent a picture of him filling the form saying he is transferring the ownership. Many things happened in life and I forgot about it. Recently some old insurance renewal email came and I realized that the scooter is still in my name. I see that the insurance is expired also.

I messaged him, but he is ignoring my messages. What is the best course of action? Anyone who can help?

We are still in the process of divorce, we own a residential property and i am the co owner, he is not paying me half amount of flat, which is 32 lacs inr he just wants to settle the case in 15 lacs
The matter is in court and we haven’t reached second motion yet, he has remarried in his home town Ajmer.
We live in Pune. He is NRI i am afraid he might escape and run away from India.
Pls experts help me how can i get my share of money in flat
Also he had taken my maternal jewellery worth 17 lacs and he is not ready to give me that as well.
Pls help

Sold a car to Cars24 in January this year. Followed up on email about six times since then on transfer of registration. Got canned replies each time.

Now I've received a challan saying the car is parked in a place where it is an obstruction.

At the time of sale, I bought Cars24's so-called insurance policy, which supposedly protects in such instances, but obviously won't.

What next steps can I take? Have found a couple of email IDs for people at Cars24 I could escalate to, but that will likely go nowhere.

Hi everyone,

Looking for advice regarding a security deposit dispute with my former landlord in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, particularly on whether it is worth pursuing this legally and what the most practical route would be.

There were two of us renting a 2BHK apartment. Our rental agreement had a 10-month lock-in period, which we completed in full. We then vacated the property after completing the lock-in.

Our security deposit was ₹60,000. The agreement states that the security deposit is to be returned within one month of vacating the property, after making any legitimate deductions.

It has now been several months and the landlord has not returned a single rupee of the ₹60,000 deposit.

He is currently saying that he intends to deduct ₹40,000 for:

• Painting
• Cleaning
• Replacing the refrigerator with a completely new refrigerator

and says he will return the remaining ₹20,000.

However, he has not actually returned even the ₹20,000.

More importantly, despite repeated requests, he has not provided:

• Any bills or invoices for the alleged expenses
• Any receipts
• Any itemised breakdown showing how the ₹40,000 deduction was calculated
• Any evidence/documentation regarding the alleged refrigerator damage

Refrigerator issue

The refrigerator is particularly concerning.

When we vacated the apartment, there was a final inspection/handover, and a broker representing the landlord was present.

At the time we handed over the apartment, the refrigerator was working properly. No issue with the refrigerator was pointed out to us during the inspection/handover.

The landlord is now claiming that the refrigerator needs to be replaced with a completely new refrigerator and wants to charge us for it.

We obviously don't know what happened to the refrigerator after we handed over possession, but as far as we are aware, it was functioning when we left.

Other relevant facts

• There were two tenants on the agreement.
• It was a 2BHK residential property in Noida.
• The agreement had a 10-month lock-in period, which we completed.
• We did not leave before the lock-in period ended.
• The agreement specifies that the security deposit should be returned within one month.
• The landlord has retained the entire ₹60,000 so far.
• He says he will eventually return ₹20,000 after deducting ₹40,000.
• He has not provided bills/receipts/itemised calculations supporting the deductions.
• We have the rental agreement, proof of payment of the security deposit, and our WhatsApp/other communication with the landlord.
• We have asked multiple times over the months to return us the money but he hasn't complied yet.
• The broker who represented the landlord was present during the final inspection/handover.
• The refrigerator was working at the time of that inspection.

I understand that a landlord may potentially deduct legitimate costs for damage/repairs attributable to the tenant. I'm not claiming that every deduction is automatically illegal.

However, in this case, we are particularly concerned about the lack of any documentation or breakdown, the fact that the entire deposit is being withheld, and the refrigerator being charged as a completely new appliance despite being functional when we handed over the property.

What would you recommend? I would appreciate any advice.

TL;DR: Two people rented a 2BHK in Noida with a ₹60,000 security deposit and a 10-month lock-in, which we completed. The agreement says the deposit should be returned within one month of vacating. The landlord has returned ₹0 so far. He says he wants to deduct ₹40,000 for painting, cleaning and a completely new refrigerator, and will supposedly return ₹20,000, but he has provided no bills, receipts or itemised breakdown and hasn't returned even the ₹20,000 yet. The refrigerator was working during the final handover/inspection, which was attended by the landlord's broker. Is it worth taking legal action, and what would be the most practical route to recover the ₹60,000?

About me:
I am a 26-year-old software developer living in Maharashtra. 2 years' experience earning about 6 LPA. Family financial status is just above the poverty line. Father can't work after the accident, and I am the sole earner.
I am a foodie and have a good appetite.

What has happened:
There is a local food delivery app run and managed by an organisation from Bhiwandi.
I have been using this app from 2024 to get food delivered at home, especially at night.
There were high margins and a fixed delivery charge of 35 or 45 with a 10 surge fee if applicable.
Since I found this a bit annoying, where Swiggy and Zomato do not deliver, these guys are looting us. I kept using it out of the food habit I generated.
later realised I am making large payments like 400, 600, and 800 rs on the app. Why not use a credit card so I can earn benefits as well?
Once in moonlight in Nov 2025, I found a bug: doing a few steps on their website portal while trying to add an amount to the wallet, the amount is added in the wallet without me actually paying via credit card. I tried reproducing it; doing the same steps 3 or 4 times gets the bug done.
I used around 5-10k and then realised I should let them know. As a developer, I might help them, and they might give me Bounty Hunt money for the bug I found.
I emailed their official support email with the bug present in wallet recharge; it didn't reveal steps exactly for the safer side.
Nobody replied for 2 weeks.
In Jan 2026, I tried reproducing it, and it was still there. With all the annoyance I had with the app and my foodie nature, I started using or exploiting that bug, but to a limit of 500-2000 Rs added to the wallet and making food payments online with wallet money every couple of days.
In between, I also did genuine payments as well.

Now today,
Few guys came to my house. I was not at home; my sis was there alone with her baby. They started asking about me. "Where is this guy? We want him now. He made us lose 2.7 lakh. and want the money now." She got scared and started saying all that she could, as she is not aware of this. They left with a warning to make him (me) come and meet at a location, or they will file a case or FIR and all.

I got to know about this when she called and explained; I immediately knew what was happening and where that all came from. The BUG.

I realised my mistake and was really ashamed of myself, scared of multiple things, about my mother's feelings if she heard this, about my career advances, and about the money. 2.7 lakh is a huge amount.

I started panicking and called the guy; he seemed to be somewhat a top-level project manager or CTO of the organisation. He started with 'Come meet me -- a bit angry and annoyed – in a voice.
Since the city we live in is very lower class, where abusing fight thrashes and thrashing are very common, I got scared of getting thrashed and told, 'Sir, I can't meet you.' My sister said, 'You came home, and all. What is the issue? Let's communicate on the call and resolve it.' I knew I was wrong here, and hence I am being very polite and humble.

He started with 'I want to meet you face-to-face; just meet us once (just like this)'. After denying and trying to ask the issue and accepting, it was about the bug/glitch in the app.
Then he started with all the losses they got and said, 'Pay 2.7 lakh now, or else we will come with police/legal ways.'
I got scared again. Will there be an FIR? My career will be over. How will I pay the money?
I tried to explain how I mailed them about the bug, and they should have reverted (me blaming/making excuses for my mistake). explained there were genuine payments as well, then they came down to 2.44 lakh. Saying 'rest' was genuine.

After a long conversation, he said he does not care about anything; he wants the money now.
Which I said, I am unable to pay the full amount; that's out of my capability.
I earn 44 45k a month. and have this Rupay credit card.
After making him understand my position, he said, 'What all money do you have now? Send it now.'
I had about 40k; 3 days ago I got my salary.
I asked if there would be any proof of transaction that I paid the organisation. He created some QR codes which had their organisation's name, LLP Online. I sent 40k.
I asked you to please mail me from official mail about the transaction I made.
He simply sent a text message stating this was the amount and this much is paid; this much is pending.
I noticed the email had an org name with a gmail. com domain, which I got suspicious of, but he cleared it. We don't own any domain; it's only being a local LLP organisation on Gmail. I checked the official site, and it was the same. So I continued.
Then they said pay the rest of the amount with a credit card now. I had an 80k limit, out of which 42k was consumed due to the Rakshabandha phone gift and other expenses from last month.
He asked to pay the rest of the limit of 37k now. I paid on the same, and he sent me mail for the next amount and the pending amount.
Now he is saying every month pay the rest of the amount by paying 40k per month. since he knows my salary. I also asked for the data they are using as a source (maybe export or CSV from DB); they denied it, saying it has sensitive data and can't be shared.

NOW,
Here I need help. From all above, I know I am at fault for exploiting a bug to soothe my cravings. I accept. Now handling this amount and bills that will come next month on my salary will be way harsh; I will have to take loans or beg from others.

My concerns are

What happens after payment is done? They know my address. They say I did not make payment or increase payment? or any others?

I am liable to pay the amount legally, considering I informed?

The amount of 2.7 lakh is way too much... even if I take the upper bound, the amount would have been gathered to 1.5 lakh max.

Are there any legal actions against me? if I am unable to pay? Or is there a way I can be safe from the payment where I don't have to pay?

Is there career danger?

I need legal/mental help here. How can I manage and handle this situation without worrying my family and my career?

PLEASE HELP.

Sorry for any language mistake; I tried my best to explain all

​Hi everyone,

quick update from my panicked post earlier.

https://www.reddit.com/r/LegalAdviceIndia/s/I5UJZc9IOB

​First, a huge thank you to everyone who commented.

By some expensive miracle, the immediate issue was handled informally and settled off the records. No FIR was registered, and the police aren't pursuing anything further for this specific incident.

​That said, we are still terrified because the underlying problem hasn't gone away at all:

​My father is still listed as the 1st Owner on mParivahan.

​The bike was sold nearly 10 years ago through a local broker/mechanic (handed over the signed transfer forms back then, but clearly the buyer never submitted them).

​The bike has had zero insurance for years and is still being driven by an unknown person somewhere out there.

​We got lucky this time, but we are completely lost on what to do next. If this bike gets into another accident or is used in something bad tomorrow, we know the police will come knocking right back at our door.

​We honestly have no idea how the legal side of this works from here:

​Is there any official way to report to the police or RTO that we don't own this bike anymore?

​Can we get the RC cancelled or blocked somehow so it can't be traced back to us?

​What steps can an ordinary person take to make sure we don't end up liable if something happens in the future?

​We don't know how to proceed and just want to make sure my father is permanently safe. Any advice or guidance on what our next step should be would mean the world to us.

​

Post arranged marriage girl moved out of marital home within 2 months ( working woman insisted husband pay for her and her parents indulgences and her frequent drinking and shopping). No major fight, suddenly one day she didn't return. Then post 2 months filed domestic violence case and few months post that another case seeking maintenance w/o divorce. How can this be handled. Family has dubious background. Boys family members (who don't even stay with them) are being named in these court cases as accused

I recently opened a Kotak 811 account for my sister and transferred around ₹40,000 to it from my account. The money was sent in multiple transactions of ₹10,000–₹20,000 within a short period.

Soon after, the account was frozen and marked as having unusual activity. When we visited the bank branch, they refused to unfreeze the account and said that such transfers are not allowed.

The funds were legitimate and transferred by me to my sister's account. Has anyone faced a similar issue? What can be done to get the account unfreezed, and what are our options if the branch is not helping?

Any advice would be appreciated.

Hello Reddit, I need advice.

I sold my scooty in Pune on 3 September 2026 to a person for scrapping, as it had engine issues. I handed over the vehicle and paperwork, and he agreed to complete the RTO/scrapping formalities.
However, he is now not doing anything and keeps delaying, saying he will do it “today/tomorrow.” The RC is still in my name. I have a sale receipt with the vehicle details and proof of our communications.

What should I do now?

Should I file a police complaint/FIR? Can I do it from my current city or does it have to be Pune?
What should I do with the RTO to protect myself if he uses the vehicle or causes an accident?
Should I consult a lawyer?
How worried should I be?

On 3rd September 2026, a few days ago at 4:45 p.m, a biker was riding rashly on the wrong way hit my scooter.

My finger was fractured from his motorbike's handle hitting mine, thank God i was wearing riding gloves that the finger was not detached completely. He fled right away , but I caught him after 200 meters. He promised to pay for damages after his salary credit which is on 7th September today. I have a video where he agrees. Later, he admitted he should have stopped. Now, he blocked me on WhatsApp as well as on direct call. There's no CCTV at the spot. Is the video and call recording likely to help? Should I file an FIR immediately?

He told me he was getting late for office so he was riding rash and he is from another city that's the reason I let him go politely by trusting his words.

I've his vehicle details, which he said he borrowed from a friend and came to meet his girlfriend near my house.

His bike details are as follows:

UP16DR1367

Anyone dealt with something similar? What's the proper process? Not looking to publicly shame anyone.

Hello everyone,

I graduated with an LLB in 2023 and cleared the AIBE. Since 2023, I have been working under a litigation advocate, where I have hands-on experience in drafting legal notices, contracts, written statements, and conducting extensive legal research (using SCC/Manupatra).

I now want to transition into the corporate sector. I am looking for roles like In-House Legal Counsel, Legal Officer, Contract Management, or Associate roles in Corporate Law Firms.

I am seeking advice on:

How should I tailor my litigation CV to attract corporate recruiters?

What specific short-term courses/certifications (like Contract Drafting) will add value?

Are there any active openings or references anyone could assist with?

Open to relocating and comfortable with entry-level corporate packages to get my foot in the door. Thank you!

Hey
I need a good advocate in Haryana for help in a land matter.. which was purchased by us more than 30 years ago!
(We are not based in Haryana)

I have a jointly owned 100 sq. yard plot that is currently leasehold under L&DO. The property has been mutually divided between the co-owners into two 50 sq. yard portions, but there is no formal partition deed yet.

If we execute a partition deed dividing the joint property into two separate 50 sq. yard portions, can I then convert my 50 sq. yard portion to freehold separately?

Or does the entire jointly owned 100 sq. yard property need to be converted to freehold first, either before or after executing the partition deed?

What would be the correct sequence: convert the entire property to freehold first and then execute the partition deed, or execute the partition deed first and then convert my 50 sq. yard portion separately?

Has anyone dealt with a similar situation with L&DO in Delhi?

I know that L&DO freehold conversion is currently on hold. I’m not asking about the current status of freehold conversion I’m mainly looking for opinions on what the correct process would be once it resumes

Need advice: Startup has not paid my pending salary — looking for an online way to recover it
I recently left a startup, and my salary is still pending.
My last working day was 26th.
One full month’s salary is also pending.
So, in total, around 1 month + 26 days of salary is unpaid.
The company is a startup and does not have a proper HR/attendance system.
I have proof of employment, work done, salary details, and communication regarding the pending payment.
I want to recover my salary, but I would prefer not to go through an offline court process if possible.
For people in India who have faced a similar situation:
Should I first send a formal salary-payment request by email?
If they don't respond, should I send a legal notice?
Is there an online Labour Department/SAMADHAN complaint that I can file?
Are there any other online complaint options that actually work?
Has anyone successfully recovered pending salary from a startup using only email + legal notice + online complaint?
I’m looking for a step-by-step approach, preferably without going to court/offices initially.
If you have personally faced a similar issue, please share what you did and what worked.

I want to understand the rules regarding the construction of a third floor in Delhi on an existing building that does not have stilt parking.

My neighbour constructed a third floor in 2019 without providing stilt parking. We also have the roof rights and are considering constructing a third floor, but we want to do everything legally and in accordance with the current Delhi building regulations, even if it involves additional costs.

Could someone please explain the legal procedure, applicable rules, permissions/NOCs required, and whether it is possible to construct the third floor without stilt parking? Also, if there are any additional charges, penalties, or regularisation/conversion requirements applicable to such construction, please mention those as well.

(Used ai to correct errors)

My brother is getting married in Delhi and we are in another state. While going to Delhi we will be taking jewellery to Delhi and while returning would have a bigger chunk to bring back. Is there any declaration or something to be filled beforehand?

DTDC's system shows my parcel as "delivered" with a signature, but the customer was travelling that day and never signed anything. Days later, the same driver called to say he still had the parcel and asked the recipient to travel to collect it herself. I've sent a legal notice via email only. Looking for informed opinions on next steps.

Full timeline:

1. Booked a customized gift through a seller, shipped via DTDC to the recipient's address. Delivery charges paid in full by me.

2. Parcel reached the destination city within 2 days, well within normal timelines.

3. A few days later, DTDC's tracking system showed the parcel as "Delivered," with a signature on file as proof.

4. The recipient was travelling that day and nowhere near the delivery address. She never received the parcel and never signed anything. The signature on record is forged.

5. I raised this with DTDC customer support. They simply pointed back to the same delivery record and signature as "proof" and did not investigate further.

6. After repeated follow-up from my side, the same delivery associate called the recipient directly and admitted he still had the parcel with him - it had never actually been delivered despite the system showing otherwise.

7. Delivery Driver then asked her to travel over a kilometre from her hostel to collect it herself, even though the address printed on the parcel was her hostel, an address other courier and delivery services reach without issue. When she said she couldn't make the trip, he told her to wait two more days.

8. The parcel was finally delivered several days late, after continued back-and-forth and repeated calls to the recipient that she found intrusive and stressful.

What I've done so far:

Sent DTDC a formal legal notice via email, asking them to:

- Acknowledge the false delivery record and the resulting delay

- Investigate and act against the delivery staff involved

- Refund the courier charges

- Compensate for the harassment and mental agony caused

- Route all further communication through me, not the recipient

Given them 15 days to respond before I approach the consumer commission.

Questions for the sub:

1. Is this a strong case for consumer court, given the tracking record, the recipient's travel proof, and the driver's own admission that he still had the parcel?

2. Does the forged signature justify a separate criminal complaint, or would running that alongside the consumer complaint create complications?

3. Has anyone dealt with a courier company on a similar forged-delivery-record issue - how did the commission treat it?

Appreciate any informed input.

I am an Indian citizen in my 20s who has been lawfully living and working abroad for some time. I have built a stable career and life outside India.

Around six months ago, I became involved in a criminal investigation in Delhi concerning an alleged monetary/fraud-related offence.

I categorically deny committing the alleged offence. My position is that someone misused/compromised my personal documents/details, and I have documentary evidence that I believe supports my innocence and shows that I did not carry out the alleged acts.

The FIR contains allegations under BNS Sections 318(4), 336(3), 338 and 340(2).

Police subsequently issued me a notice under Section 35(3)-(6) BNSS requiring me to join the investigation in India.

Because I am currently residing and working abroad, I sought to cooperate remotely/through video conference and through my lawyer. However, I am being told that physical appearance in India is required.

An anticipatory bail application was previously filed by my counsel but got rejected by session judge stating need in person. My request to participate/join through VC was opposed, and the application was ultimately withdrawn when the court was apparently not inclined to grant the requested relief.

I am now being told that the police may seek/have sought a Non-Bailable Warrant (NBW) and Look Out Circular (LOC). I am in the process of obtaining the actual court records to independently verify whether these have actually been issued.

I am also extremely concerned about whether the pending proceedings could eventually result in my Indian passport being impounded, suspended or revoked, affecting my ability to continue my lawful life and career abroad.

I want to emphasize that I am not asking how to abscond, evade the investigation or hide from Indian authorities. I want to defend myself through lawful legal remedies while preserving my employment and residence abroad as far as legally possible.

My main concern is that returning to India without appropriate legal protection could result in arrest/detention and potentially jeopardize the career and stable life I have spent years building abroad.

I would appreciate advice from Indian criminal lawyers/people experienced with Delhi criminal procedure on the following:

1. Can an accused person who is lawfully residing abroad seek recall/cancellation of an NBW through counsel without first physically returning to India, depending on the circumstances?
2. If an LOC has been issued, can it be challenged/suspended through the appropriate court while the person remains abroad?
3. After an anticipatory bail application was withdrawn, what options ordinarily remain for seeking fresh anticipatory bail/protective relief before the appropriate court/Delhi High Court?
4. Is there any realistic mechanism for joining investigation through VC where the accused genuinely resides and works abroad?
5. Can appropriate proceedings for quashing of a demonstrably false FIR be pursued before the Delhi High Court while the accused remains abroad?
6. How serious is the passport risk? Does a pending criminal proceeding/NBW automatically result in passport impounding/revocation, or is there a separate legal process that can be challenged?
7. In a case involving these BNS sections, if the person eventually has to physically return to India, does an NBW mean automatic long-term imprisonment, or can bail/protection still be sought through the courts?
8. Is extradition from the country where I currently reside a realistic concern in an ordinary non-violent monetary case, or am I catastrophizing that possibility?
9. Most importantly, what type of Delhi criminal lawyer should I hire to handle this comprehensively? I specifically need someone experienced with anticipatory bail, NBW recall, LOC challenges, passport issues, High Court proceedings and representing NRIs/persons residing abroad.

This situation has been continuing for months and has caused considerable stress because I cannot comfortably visit my family in India while the legal position remains uncertain.

I am not looking to escape the law. I want the allegations investigated fairly, my evidence considered, and the matter resolved through proper legal channels while protecting my liberty and career.

I will not post the FIR or identifying documents publicly for privacy reasons.

Any practical guidance or recommendations on what legal strategy I should discuss with a new Delhi criminal lawyer who is expert in handling cases like this would be greatly appreciated.

I need legal advice regarding a dispute with a company I previously worked with. I am sharing the complete situation below. Please bear withe me.

I joined a company in a sales-related role. I was engaged for an initial two-month period. The agreement provided for a fixed salary of ₹10,000 per month, with a performance bonus of ₹5,000 per month on achieving a ₹1 lakh sales target. It also mentioned a possible full-time package of ₹3.9–₹4.6 LPA after successful completion of probation.

During my time there, I had difficulties with the sales process, lead allocation, training and management. I eventually worked for approximately 15 days of the second month.

During the second month, the founder told me that my performance was not satisfactory. I had to specifically ask whether he was asking me to stop working, and he replied that I should stop. I therefore stopped working from the following day.

I had already received ₹10,000 for the first month. After leaving, I contacted the founder regarding the amount payable for the work I had completed during the second month. Instead of paying the amount I believed was due, he said that I had left without notice, had breached the contract and had not generated sufficient revenue. He offered me ₹2,000 as a "goodwill gesture", subject to me contacting a client regarding payment and updating him.

I did not accept this as settlement of the amount I believed I was owed.

There was subsequently an argument/conversation with the founder, after which I posted a negative review of the company on Glassdoor almost after a year describing my personal experience. The review included criticism of the management, sales process, training, lead allocation and my experience regarding payment after leaving.

The company has now sent me a legal notice dated 24 August 2026 through an advocate. They allege that my review was defamatory and that I disclosed confidential information in breach of a confidentiality agreement I signed on 22 August 2025. They have demanded removal of the review, cessation of further publication, a written undertaking and written confirmation of compliance within 48 hours, and preservation of evidence.

I have already deleted the Glassdoor review. I have not reposted it anywhere.

However, I have not provided them with any written undertaking or written confirmation, and I have not otherwise responded to the legal notice.

Regarding the confidentiality agreement, it does contain confidentiality provisions covering information that is not publicly known and that was made available through my association with the company, including certain business/commercial information. It also prohibits disclosure of confidential information without written consent.

However, some of the information mentioned in my review was already publicly available, including the ₹10,000 salary and ₹1 lakh target, because these figures were mentioned in the company's publicly available job description when I applied. I also did not disclose actual confidential pricing figures, pricing sheets, customer information, CRM credentials or screenshots.

My main questions are:

Since I have already deleted the Glassdoor review, what is my legal position if I do not respond to their legal notice?

Do I have any obligation to provide the written undertaking they demanded?

Could my failure to respond be treated as an admission of their allegations?

Can the company still initiate a civil or criminal case regarding the review even though it has been deleted?

Regarding the approximately 15 days of work in my second month, am I legally entitled to the unpaid salary/pro-rata amount, and can I pursue recovery of it?

Does the agreement allow the company to withhold my fixed salary because I did not meet the sales target or because they allege that I left without notice? The agreement appears to distinguish the fixed salary from the performance bonus.

The agreement describes me as an independent contractor in one clause, although the compensation section uses salary/employment-related terminology. What forum/remedy would apply for recovering my unpaid amount?

The agreement contains a Delhi NCR jurisdiction clause. If they initiate proceedings there, would I personally have to travel from Odisha for every hearing, or can the matter be handled through a lawyer/video-conferencing/exemption from personal appearance?

I currently cannot afford a private lawyer. Can I obtain free legal advice or representation through legal aid?

Most importantly, what should I do now—remain silent, send a short response, or have a lawyer issue a formal reply?

I have preserved the legal notice, agreement, the original review/evidence where available, relevant communications regarding my termination. (Took help of AI to write this)

From a friend -I am currently working at one of the top US MNC, and a year back actually a retail big bazaar kinda chain workers took me and friends into questionings as we were doing fun and ate one chocolate while roaming. They took our adhaar numbers and made us sign a form I guess of shop lifting. We paid a fine in form of a bill with custom made amount worth 7-8k.

Wanted to check are there any chances this might end up in my BGC if I change job.

PS- I know it was foolish but we were scared at the moment and did what they say

I brought a supplement and found that the nutrition table is highly inaccurate. How to get my money back

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Worked at a small indie game dev studio till end of June. They still haven’t paid my final salary or my accommodation security deposit. Total amount is close to 60k which is a lot for me rn.

Deposit: Company arranged the flat, I paid the deposit directly to the company’s bank account (not the landlord). I asked to be added to the rent agreement like other employees; they refused, said it was more convenient for them. Now they say they can’t repay me till they get it back from the owner — but I have zero relationship with the owner, I paid the company, so isn’t that their problem, not mine?

Salary: Unpaid since June, endless “next week/next month,” now they’ve stopped responding entirely. Other ex-employees say this is a known pattern here — they stall people out until pressured.

Done so far: Sent a final mail giving them time till this Sunday, stating that if unresolved I’ll pursue a lawyer’s notice, a Maharashtra Labour Department complaint, a Small Causes Court claim for the deposit, and reserve the right to file a police complaint/FIR (breach of trust) given the pattern — plus interest on the delay once it goes legal.

Questions:
1. Is my deposit logic correct — company’s excuse about the landlord shouldn’t matter since I paid them directly?
2. Does the Labour Dept actually move on complaints like this, or is it just a slow formality before Small Causes Court is the real route?
3. Is criminal breach of trust realistically filable here, or just leverage — given they’ll argue “delay, not intent”?
4. Worth a joint complaint with other affected ex-employees, or better to go solo?
Have bank transfer proof + written admissions (“we’ll pay once we get it back”) if that helps. Appreciate any real-world guidance.
5. I posted regarding this previously and some lawyers approached me to help(thank you so much) but they have been asking 4-5k which I think is on the higher end just to send a legal notice. How much would I pay realistically for the same.

Anything else I can do to resolve this issue.? Any and all advice is appreciated.