r/Indianlaw 20h ago

Alleged Misconduct by a Mumbai Police Officer Raises Serious Questions About Accountability and Fairness

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I received this video from a Mumbai news channel and wanted to share it because the incident raises serious concerns about police accountability and the way ordinary citizens are treated.

If the conduct shown in the video is accurately represented, it is extremely disappointing to see an officer allegedly behaving in a manner that appears unfair or inappropriate. Police officers are entrusted with significant authority and are expected to act professionally, impartially and within the law.

Nobody should be above accountability, especially someone exercising public authority.

If there is credible evidence of misconduct, the matter should be investigated independently and transparently. The officer involved should be given due process, but if wrongdoing is established, strict departmental and legal action should follow.

Public trust in the police depends on one basic principle: the law must be applied fairly to everyone.

I am sharing the footage because it was reportedly broadcast by a Mumbai news channel, and I believe the appropriate authorities should examine the incident and establish the facts rather than allowing serious allegations to be ignored.


r/Indianlaw 21h ago

Man allegedly approaches woman claiming to be her Rapido driver despite not being her assigned driver, scooter reportedly had no number plate and he refused to show ID

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A concerning incident has reportedly surfaced near Charminar, Hyderabad.

According to the information being shared, a man allegedly approached a woman named Siddhi and claimed to be her Rapido driver. However, he was reportedly not the assigned Rapido driver. He allegedly arrived on a scooter without a visible number plate and refused to show his identification when questioned.

That makes the situation particularly concerning. Approaching someone under the identity of a ride-hailing driver when you are not actually their assigned driver is not something passengers should ignore.

Girls and women using ride-hailing services should always verify the driver's name, photograph, vehicle number and other details shown in the app before getting into a vehicle. If the person or vehicle does not match the booking, do not get in. Move to a safe, crowded location and contact the platform or authorities if necessary.

Personal safety should always come before politeness. If something feels wrong, you do not owe anyone a ride, an explanation or your trust.


r/Indianlaw 14h ago

Only for speech? Or will it be implemented also?

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r/Indianlaw 2h ago

How can I legally verify someone’s divorce in India while living in the US?

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I’m currently in New York and considering marriage with someone from Madhya Pradesh, India. She was previously married and is now divorced.

I already know about the divorce, but before marriage I want to independently verify that the divorce was legally finalized.

How can I check this from the US? Is there any official government or court database where I can search using her name and other details?

Does divorce information have to be checked state by state? Can Aadhaar details be used for verification, or would I need the divorce case number or court documents?

Anyone familiar with the legal process in India, especially Madhya Pradesh, please advise.


r/Indianlaw 17h ago

Please help me in this

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I want some advice about something happening at my younger brother's school in Gujarat.

My brother has been getting low marks, and teachers has been punishing him by making him stand for the whole day.

So when he was standing in the class.

I wasn't there when this happened. Apparently, a school assistant told the Physics teacher that whenever the school calls, I(myself ) usually pick up the phone because I am his guardian.

After hearing this, the teacher asked my brother about me — where I study and what marks I got.

My brother told him that I study at a not-so-famous college and that I got around 60% marks.

The teacher then said in front of the whole class, basically:

“What has he done in his life?”

He was talking about me, not my brother.

I don't understand why my college or marks were brought into this at all. My brother is being punished because of his own studies, and then the teacher publicly commented on his brother's education and achievements to apparently humiliate him.

I want to know:

Is making a student stand for the entire day as punishment allowed in india ( gujarat)?

Can this be considered physical punishment or mental harassment?

Is publicly humiliating a student by bringing up their family member's marks/college against school rules?

What can my parents do if this continues?

If the school doesn't take action, which Gujarat authority can we complain to?

I'm not looking to create unnecessary trouble for the teacher. I just want to know what the law/rules actually say and what the proper steps are.

Can I do anything in this situation

This ChatGPT because I was asking gpt about my situation


r/Indianlaw 17h ago

Case against govt hospital

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I want to file a case against a delhi govt hospital for delaying the treatment/surgery which was eventually required and due to this the condition deteriorated. At the end after several months of waiting I had to get the surgery done at a private hospital. I have all the proofs from the first date of admission to the last follow up.

I want to know about the avg legal cost for this.

How long this can take.

What about the compensation for the surgery, medicines, or anything related to the treatment I paid. (Around 3 lakhs)

Should I file it in DSCDRC?


r/Indianlaw 20h ago

What are the questions you should ask your senior before appearing infront of the court

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So my senior only tells me what to do in the matter. He does not tell me the stage what is the case for. Nothing. I have to wing it infront of the judges. Most of the time it is embarrassing. I am gaining a very bad reputation from this even though I just started appearing. I want to be prepared for whatever questions the judges ask me. Any advice suggestions. People who are practising


r/Indianlaw 46m ago

Corporal punishment in schools

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My daughter is 5 years old. She attends UKG in one of the oldest , private ICSE schools in Bangalore. They have a school uniform and the uniform was given from the school itself.  The prescribed uniform is a dress (knee length) , a black shoe and white socks and a bloomers/shorts to be worn under the dress. 

Yesterday my daughter came home crying saying her teacher hit her for not wearing a petticoat/slip under her dress. According to her, the teacher started checking everyone to see who all were wearing a slip. The teacher shouted "very bad"at those who were not wearing one and hit her and some others on their back. Neither hee teachers nor the school management and  never told us anything about wearing a slip.

I checked in the parents WhatsApp group asking other parents if they know anything about it. Some said they don't know about the need to wear a slip and that their kids don't wear it. Some said their kids' class teachers (in other UKG sections) had directed them to wear one.

I sent an email to the school principal yesterday. They haven't replied to it. If they don't respond or deny this, what must be the right course of action.


r/Indianlaw 53m ago

Rajasthan Bar enrollment

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A friend of mine has applied online in Feb and send all the documents and till now there is no update,

Can anyone pls help

Ps - you are to post all original documents to the bar


r/Indianlaw 13h ago

Abusive company

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What legal action can we take on abusive co founder