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Hacked Bank Account: What Should You Do Within The First 24 Hours?

General Legal issues / By Adv. Shubham Sonkar

Finding out that you’ve had your bank account hacked can be extremely nerve-racking when you see inexplicable withdrawals, UPI transactions, credit card payments, or even online transfers. Hacking may happen as a consequence of email phishing, stolen identity, malware programs, SIM swapping, compromised passwords, or hacked devices. The first 24 hours are vital for people …

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Received A Court Summons In A Cheque Bounce Case? What Should You Do Next?

General Legal issues / By Adv. Vidhi Saini

Being served with a court summons in a dishonoured cheque case can provoke stress and dread. In the case pursued under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, the offence occurs when a cheque for a legitimate debt is dishonoured, and the conditions prescribed by the law are satisfied. A person accused should not …

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Visa Agent Took Money But Did Not File Your Visa? How To Recover Your Money Legally

General Legal issues / By Adv. Anjali Sandeep Kshirsagar

When you apply for a foreign visa, it is common to incur several costs related to consultation, documents, filing, and others. Sometimes an agent can accept the payment but fail to submit the application, be too slow in processing the application, give incorrect assurances, or deny a refund. It may be necessary to look into …

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Cheque Bounce Case Filed Against A Company Director: When Is The Director Personally Liable?

General Legal issues / By Adv. Shubham Sonkar

A cheque from a company may be made for the financing of loans, purchases, spending of business money, or other obligations that are enforceable in law. If the company cheque is dishonoured, a case may be filed under section 138 of the Negotiable Instrument Act. But the director is not automatically deemed liable. The provisions …

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Someone Filed A False Case Against You: How Can You Defend Yourself?

General Legal issues / By Adv. Vikas Puri

Being wrongly accused of a crime can lead to fear, anxiety, and concerns about one’s reputation. However, it should be noted that just being accused of a crime means nothing and sets one apart from being guilty. One must remain calm, keep any evidence that could be helpful, not confront anybody, and seek legal advice …

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Bank Account Frozen By Cyber Police In Another State? Where Should You Take Legal Action?

General Legal issues / By Adv. Vidhi Saini

If you find out that your bank account has been restricted by cyber authorities in some other State, it can be stressful, especially if you have no idea why this has occurred. This definitely brings various questions into focus, such as jurisdiction and the reasons an account has been restricted. The account holder has to …

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Husband Stopped Giving Money For Household Expenses What Are Your Rights?

General Legal issues / By Adv. Anjali Sandeep Kshirsagar

When a wife faces a situation where her husband suddenly stops giving her money for the household expenses, the biggest question is: “Can I take legal action if my husband is not supporting me financially?” This confusion is very much natural. Understanding as to what your legal rights are, when you can claim the maintenance, …

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Can Police Arrest You Without Following Legal Safeguards? Supreme Court Clarifies Article 22 Rights

General Legal issues / By Adv. Shubham Sonkar

The act of arrest has a significant impact on the liberty of the person and has to adhere to the constitutional as well as the legal safeguards. Article 21 of Indian Constitution prohibits encroachment of life as well as personal liberty, and Article 22 counters unlawful arrests. In the case of Jaskaran Jeet Singh Deol …

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The Bank Reported A Wrong Default On Your Cibil: What Are The Legal Ways To Get It Removed?

General Legal issues / By Adv. Vikas Puri

When the borrowers check their credit reports for the very first time, then the biggest confusion they face is: “Why does my CIBIL show a default even though I have repaid my loan?” This is particularly a very common situation. Most people come to us after: Understanding what a CIBIL default means, when it is …

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Has The Bank Marked You As A Wilful Defaulter? Know Your Legal Remedies

General Legal issues / By Adv. Vidhi Saini

Receiving a notice from a bank stating that you may be declared a wilful defaulter can be alarming. Most borrowers immediately assume that they have lost all legal rights and that the bank has already reached a final conclusion. In reality, the law provides significant safeguards before any borrower can be officially classified as a …

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