Civil Law
Know your rights: plain-English guides to civil-law matters that Indian citizens face every day.
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Mutual consent divorce in India: process, timeline and documents
A plain-English guide to mutual consent divorce in India: who can file, the one-year separation rule, first and second motion, waiving the cooling-off period,…
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Tenant eviction in India: the legal process for landlords
A plain-English guide to tenant eviction in India: ending the tenancy by notice, grounds under rent control Acts and the Model Tenancy Act, filing…
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EPF withdrawal: new 2026 rules, how much you can take out and how to claim
A plain-English guide to EPF withdrawal in 2026: the simplified partial withdrawal rules, final settlement after job loss, pension withdrawal, the online claim process,…
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Flight refund rules in India: cancellations, delays and compensation
A plain-English guide to flight refund rules in India: the DGCA’s 2026 refund rules, the 48-hour look-in option, refund timelines, compensation for cancellations, delays…
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Insurance claim rejected? How to complain and get your money
A plain-English guide for when your insurance claim is rejected: common reasons, IRDAI rules that protect you, the insurer’s grievance officer, Bima Bharosa, the…
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Sale deed registration: documents, stamp duty and the step-by-step process
A plain-English guide to sale deed registration in India: why an agreement to sell is not enough, stamp duty and fees, documents, TDS on…
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MSME delayed payment: how to file a complaint on the ODR portal
How micro and small suppliers recover MSME delayed payment: the 45-day rule, compound interest at three times the bank rate, filing on the MSME…
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HRA exemption in 2026: new rules, Form 124 and how to claim
How HRA exemption works from 1 April 2026: the least-of-three formula with a worked example, the eight 50% cities, Form 124 in place of…
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Power of attorney registration: when it is needed and how to do it
When a power of attorney must be registered and when notarisation is enough, how to register one at the Sub-Registrar, stamp duty, POAs signed…
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Limitation period for civil cases in India
Limitation period for civil cases in India: time limits for money, contract and property suits, appeals and execution, plus how acknowledgement and exclusions work.