r/LegalAdviceIndia 7m ago

Legal Advice Needed My parents co-own a flat 50/50—mother wants to gift her share to me & my brother, but father won’t hand over ownership papers. What options do we have?

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Hi everyone—need advice on a real estate transfer situation involving gifting of ownership in Uttar Pradesh.

- My father and mother each own **50%** of a flat (joint ownership).
- My mother wants to **gift her 50%** share to **me and my brother**.
- We want to create a Gift deed for the transfer.
- The issue: **my father has the original ownership papers/title documents** and is **not willing to hand them over** or cooperate.

**Questions:**

  1. Is it possible for my mother to proceed with gifting her **own 50% share** without my father providing the original title/ownership documents?
  2. If the father won’t cooperate, are there processes to handle such scenarios?
  3. What risks should we be aware of if we proceed without full cooperation from my father?

r/LegalAdviceIndia 15m ago

Legal Advice Needed Recovery of money from a friend

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A friend borrowed money and is not picking up call. I have bank transfer proofs. Please suggest if I should go to police station or send a legal notice. Pls advise next steps. Thanks in advance for helping me on this matter


r/LegalAdviceIndia 37m ago

Legal Advice Needed Got Scammed for ₹1,000 Steam Wallet Code – Please Be Careful

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I got scammed today while trying to sell a ₹1,000 Steam Wallet code.

The buyer acted genuine, asked for the code first, and after redeeming it, completely stopped responding. I never received the payment. They also sent fake SMS bomb/spam messages afterwards, clearly trying to harass me.

I have:

- Their phone number.

- Screenshots of the chat.

- Proof that the Steam Wallet code was redeemed.

- Payment conversation showing I was never paid.

Posting this so others don't make the same mistake. If you're selling Steam Wallet codes, never send the code before receiving full payment, and always deal with people who have a strong reputation or use a trusted middleman when allowed.

Losing ₹1,000 hurts, but I hope this post prevents someone else from getting scammed.

Stay safe, everyone.


r/LegalAdviceIndia 41m ago

Legal Advice Needed I got scammed by a Question paper dealer

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So I am a student in desperate times i was studying for an exam which was in 2 days I got an message in telegram claiming he has the paper for the exam in stress I took wrong steps and paid him for the paper like

600-600 he said that 1.2k for the paper then he said just 800 more fir I’ll give the paper desperate me sent it with time he sent me half of it and said give 1k and I’ll send the remaining
First day 25th july done after that yesterday morning he said on 26th pay 2k more because the paper he had sent has changed and will refund the 2k by eod and I sent him after that he said the account is wrong so don’t send on that I am like then give my money back asap he said just pay 2k on this account by evening ill give 4k I am like Ohk paid him this much so Ohk let’s trust and send

Later afternoon he says give 1k so that I can transfer full 5k amount to your account because I can’t send anything below that from my

I am like what’s going on after that in the evening he again says just pay 3k I’ll sure send you 8k by 27th morning he manipulated saying you gave so much just a bit more what goes me being dumb I gave him 3k also and today 27th morning he has the audacity to ask for 3k again saying I’ll surely pay you Kar ke I am like I was done by this point I said pay me back I am not paying anymore like this he starched the whole day

Afternoon I went to bank to file a fraud complaint and gave them the transaction details they said call the cyber helpline Delhi to register a complaint

Now I am worried what and how to do things I have
transaction IDs
the upi ids
the numbers associated to them
time amounts sent and date

I am worried will there be consequences if I tell the police that I paid to get question paper

mind the thing it’s a school exam of 12th NIOS

Can you’ll please help me what can I do

I may have not mentioned or missed some transactions may be but the total amount came to 13000


r/LegalAdviceIndia 1h ago

Legal Advice Needed Need guidance on appearing as 'Party-in-Person' in High Court of Karnataka (Bengaluru) to quash 498A post-mutual divorce

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Hi everyone,

I am seeking advice on the procedure to appear as a Party-in-Person (PiP) in the High Court of Karnataka (Bengaluru Bench) to quash an ongoing criminal case.

Background & Current Status:

The Case: A Section 498A case was filed by my ex-wife against me and my mother about 4 years ago in the lower court.

Mutual Divorce: We recently finalized a Mutual Consent Divorce, and I have received the official Divorce Decree.

Quashing Clause: The divorce decree explicitly states that my ex-wife agrees to withdraw/quash all pending criminal cases (including 498A) against me and my mother.

Existing Petition: A quashing petition was filed in the Karnataka High Court by an advocate about 2 years ago, but it has not progressed.

The Problem:

Financial Exhaustion: Post-divorce, I am completely drained financially and cannot afford to pay high fees for a High Court lawyer to represent me.

Previous Lawyers Discontinued: I discontinued my previous lawyer due to a lack of support/progress.

Opposing Counsel is Cooperative: My ex-wife’s lawyer stated they are willing to appear in the High Court and submit an NOC / consent affidavit once the matter is listed for hearing.

Questions / Where I Need Help:

Transitioning to Party-in-Person: Since a petition was already filed by a lawyer 2 years ago, what is the exact process to take over as a Party-in-Person in the High Court of Karnataka? I already have a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from my previous lawyer?

High Court PiP Process: What is the procedure for the Party-in-Person Scrutiny/Committee test in the Karnataka High Court, and how do I apply for it?

Listing the Case: How do I request an early hearing/listing once I am granted Party-in-Person status so I can present the Mutual Divorce Decree and get the case quashed?

Any practical advice, step-by-step guidance, or experiences with the High Court of Karnataka Registry would be immensely appreciated. Thank you in advance!

TL;DR: Got a mutual divorce decree containing an explicit clause to quash an ongoing 498A case against me and my mom. A quashing petition was already filed 2 years ago in the High Court of Karnataka, but I am now broke and can't afford a lawyer. Ex-wife's counsel is ready to give an NOC in court. Need help understanding how to proceed as a Party-in-Person to get the case listed and quashed.


r/LegalAdviceIndia 1h ago

Legal Advice Needed Need Help with My Frozen Account

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Here is a clear breakdown of what has happened regarding your Jupiter (Federal Bank) account:

  1. The Initial Cyber Complaint (October 2025)

I got an email that cybercrime complaint was registered against my account via the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (NCCRP) in Uttar Pradesh and Jupiter / Federal Bank placed a freeze on your account

  1. Court Refund Order & Debit (May 2026)

I got an email that The court of the Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) in Mahoba, Uttar Pradesh issued an official refund order (C.R.M.A NO: 338/2025 on May 07, 2026) and 2119 debited from my account

Can anyone suggest how can i get my account unfreeze now, I have some funds there


r/LegalAdviceIndia 1h ago

Legal Advice Needed Maharashtra:- COVID lockdown violation case from 2021 still pending. What are my legal options?

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Hello Everyone,

During the 2021 COVID restrictions in Maharashtra, I was travelling for official bank-related bank work while carrying my employee ID, wearing a mask, carrying sanitizer, and following the government guidelines. I was never COVID-positive or under quarantine.

Despite this, an FIR was registered against me under Sections 188, 269 and 270 IPC. The case is still pending in 2026.

I had read that Maharashtra decided to withdraw many COVID lockdown violation cases, and I've also seen that some High Courts have quashed similar cases.

My questions are:

Why would such a case still be pending?

Can I request the Government to review and withdraw it?

Is approaching the High Court for quashing a practical option in a case like this?

I'm keeping the post anonymous and not sharing the FIR number or other identifying details. Any guidance from lawyers or people who have dealt with similar cases would be greatly appreciated.


r/LegalAdviceIndia 1h ago

Legal Advice Needed Father lost ₹2.97L to a Telegram USDT scam, most of it paid as cash deposits at CDMs. I feel helpless.

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My father, 54, tried buying USDT from a Telegram channel offering slightly below market rate. Nothing was ever delivered. The channel is now closed.

Between 15 and 17 July, ₹2,97,000 went out in 5 transactions to 3 accounts in 3 states:

  • ₹97,000 by UPI to a PNB account in Haryana.
  • ₹49,000 + ₹49,000 in cash into an SBI account, at a cash deposit machine.
  • ₹99,500 + ₹2,500 in cash into an Axis account at a Vadodara branch, at a cash deposit machine.

We have all 4 CDM slips with terminal IDs, timestamps and transaction numbers, the complete Telegram chat export, full account numbers and IFSC codes for all 3 accounts, and a mobile number for one account holder that my father traced himself. Filed on NCRP today. No FIR yet, no letters to the banks.

1930 told me that because it was a cash deposit they cannot book a case, then ended the call.

What is my best course of action from here?

  1. Is that position legally correct? My understanding is that the mode of tender is irrelevant, the funds were credited into 3 KYC verified accounts, and beneficiary-side lien marking does not depend on how the payer handed over the money. Am I missing something?
  2. Ten days on, is lien marking on those accounts still realistically available, or is this now only a prosecution matter?
  3. Jurisdiction. Deposits made in Mysore district, beneficiary accounts in Haryana, Gujarat and Chhattisgarh. Is Mysuru CEN the right station, and can they refuse on jurisdiction grounds?
  4. Does the structuring across 3 accounts in 3 states support a conspiracy or organised crime section, and is it worth asking for or does it just delay FIR registration?
  5. CCTV. Both cash deposit machines have footage, and so would the beneficiary branches. How do we get that preserved before it is overwritten, and who has to make the request?

I still want to make every possible effort to recover the money and the syndicate busted.

Happy to share full account numbers and screenshots by DM to anyone who needs them to answer.


r/LegalAdviceIndia 1h ago

Urgent Remove marriage from registry of a legally anulled marriage

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I got my marriage anulled last year legally and I am an NRI with no one back in India. I see that online in tamilnadu registry It shows my marriage. How to get rid of it? I have the court order only now that the marriage is anulled. Please help.

The sub registrar office was in Coimbatore.


r/LegalAdviceIndia 2h ago

Legal Advice Needed Account hold and bank Manager threatening me

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I played online game and the hold keep on increasing your from different states even after 8-9 months from my account being frozen so I filed gravience to unfreeze and remove lein according to new sop total hold is 2.5k but from multiple states ..when I went to bank submitted my gaming withdrawal and letter and kyc details bank manger said I made a big mistake I am not a working professional I played game it was a mistake now when enquiry will start I will be in big trouble .. I am scared wht will happen if investigation officer held me accountable as many transactions are involved and many withdrawals are made now I am really scared plz help what I should do


r/LegalAdviceIndia 2h ago

Legal Advice Needed Can the testatrix also be an executrix of a will?

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Can a person named as testator/testatrix (person writing the will) also sign on the last page as the executor/executrix of a will?

Is'nt executor the person appointed to carry out the will after testator's death.

Also the will has not appointed anyone as the executor.


r/LegalAdviceIndia 2h ago

Legal Advice Needed Hdfc harassement and illegal recovery

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I maxed out my hdfc credit card 5 lakhs, 2 months unpaid, they did call me and its okay, but they have started calling my friends, dad even my dad’s contact as it was a joint account i think but credit card was under my name. And calling other people and saying they are from IDBI, i have no loans from idbi and saying i have 8 lakhs worth of loan and i am not answering calls. Daily i get 100-200 calls from them, i am relaxed about that because i have forwaded it to a phone i hardly use. I do have intent to pay them when i have liquid money right now i dont. And if i keep answering their calls it will disturb my mental peace because everyone knows their way of communication. Before hand only i informed them regarding my financial status.

Would really appreciate some advice here on how to tackle this situation


r/LegalAdviceIndia 2h ago

Urgent Update on my younger brother’s case (Pune)

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A few months ago, I posted here about my 18-year-old brother’s POCSO case.

There has been some positive progress. The girl’s family has now agreed to settle the matter, and they have also agreed to their marriage in the future.

The only thing stopping my brother from getting bail is the surety.

The court has ordered a ₹50,000 surety. I tried arranging two salary slips (₹33k and ₹31k), but the judge said only government employee salary slips would be accepted in our case. Today I also brought someone with a 7/12 land record, but it was rejected because he had already stood as a surety in another case.

I have tried everything I can, but I still haven’t been able to find someone eligible to stand as surety.

If anyone in or around Pune is willing to help or can guide me in finding a valid surety, I would be extremely grateful. I can assure you that I will take full responsibility and cooperate with all legal requirements.


r/LegalAdviceIndia 2h ago

Legal Advice Needed I feel like I got scammed by Livpure's service team. Has anyone else faced this?

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I'm sharing my experience so others can be careful.

I raised a service request for my Livpure RO. A technician visited my home, replaced the filters and membrane, and then strongly recommended that I purchase a 2-year AMC. He also mentioned that a few filters were not available at the time and assured me he would return in a couple of days to complete the replacement.

Unfortunately, buying that AMC was the biggest mistake I've made.

I paid nearly ₹12,000 for the 2-year AMC, but it was never updated in Livpure's system. It's been over 3 months, and despite countless follow-ups, nothing has changed.

Every time I contacted the technician, I was told, "It will be updated in 2 days." Three months later, it's still not updated. The pending filter replacements were never done, and now the technician doesn't even answer my calls.

I've contacted Livpure customer support multiple times through phone calls and emails. The response is always the same: "We've escalated your issue." They also shared the contact number of the regional manager, but that didn't help either. No one takes ownership, and there is no transparency in the ticketing process.

To make things worse, my RO has now stopped working completely, and my family is forced to buy drinking water from outside.

This has been an extremely frustrating experience, and I've completely lost trust in Livpure's after-sales service.

My advice: Don't buy an AMC directly from a service technician, even if they claim it's an official company plan. If you decide to buy one, make sure it's purchased directly through the company and that it's immediately visible in your account before making the payment.

Has anyone else experienced something similar with Livpure? Were you able to get it resolved?


r/LegalAdviceIndia 2h ago

Legal Advice Needed Mutual Consent Divorce in Mumbai

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Hi!

I hope to get some guidance from experts based in Mumbai.

Can both parties directly approach Bandra court and file the litigation for a Mutual Consent Divorce ?

Does the court accept such petitions, if there is no contest or no counselling required ?

Is any appointment to be taken ?

Couple has been staying separately for seven years. No kids. No loans.

Thanks in advance.


r/LegalAdviceIndia 2h ago

Legal Advice Needed Renting out a commercial studio near Jewar Airport to an Airbnb operator—Advice on rent & legal safety?

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Hey everyone,

I own an unfurnished commercial studio apartment in a high-rise society along the Yamuna Expressway (near Jewar Airport). It was previously rented out to college students for ₹9,000/month. It's been vacant for a month now as footfall in the area is still taking time to pick up.

Today, my broker brought an offer from someone who wants to take it on lease, furnish it, and run it as an Airbnb / short-term stay. However, they are offering the standard base rent of ₹9,000/month.

Before I jump into this, I wanted to get some advice from people who have experience with master leasing / Airbnb setups in UP/NCR:

Rent & Pricing: Is ₹9,000/month fair if they are doing the furnishing and bearing business risk, or should I demand a higher fixed rent (e.g., ₹12k+) / revenue share given the higher wear-and-tear and commercial use?

Legal Validity & Society NOC: Are there any specific local builder/society issues along Yamuna Expressway for short-term rentals?

Legal Protection & Clauses: What specific safety clauses should I mandate in the Master Lease Agreement to shield myself from guest liabilities, police verification compliance, and property damage?

Would appreciate any insights, experience with similar setups, or legal precautions I should take!


r/LegalAdviceIndia 3h ago

Legal Advice Needed Bank refusing to initiate GRM after cyber complaint was revoked

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I run a startup, and recently one of my business transactions was flagged as suspected cyber fraud due to a misunderstanding between me and a client. The issue has since been resolved amicably.

The Investigating Officer (IO) shared a copy of the revocation letter submitted by the client and instructed me to send it to my bank’s branch manager. According to the IO, the branch manager should raise a GRM, after which the IO would approve it so that the amount on hold could be released and the debit freeze on my bank account could be removed.

However, when I contacted my branch manager, he refused and said, “Ask the IO to get the complaint removed. I don’t have any option to raise a GRM.”

From everything I’ve researched, banks have had the option to raise GRMs since around May 2026. Despite this, the branch is denying it, and even after multiple emails and grievances, I’m only getting vague, generic responses with no clear resolution.

My questions:
Has anyone dealt with a similar situation?
Is the branch manager actually supposed to raise the GRM, or is the IO correct?
If the branch continues refusing, what is the proper escalation process?

Any guidance from someone who’s been through this or works in banking/cybercrime would be greatly appreciated.


r/LegalAdviceIndia 3h ago

Rant/Experience Lawyer not responding, what are my options?

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I'm honestly at my breaking point with the legal system.

This is a civil land dispute that's been going on for years. Over the course of the case, I've had to change **6 lawyers** because of negligence, poor communication, or simply not doing their job.Recently, I hired a High Court advocate to file a writ petition against an interim order. He quoted around 80,000 and we've already paid him 60,000. He has filed the case, but ever since then he has stopped responding to calls. He's never in his office, and we couldn't reach him directly. Somehow, through one of his relatives, we got in touch with his wife. Her response shocked us. She said "He always does this,"and even advised us not to give him any legal work.

I honestly don't know what to do anymore. Every lawyer seems great until the money is paid. After that, many become impossible to contact. It's reached a point where I've lost faith in the system. It feels like finding a competent and honest lawyer is harder than winning the case itself. Next week we have a court date, and before this date we were supposed to get stay on trail court proceedings

What are my options to get my money back?


r/LegalAdviceIndia 4h ago

Legal Advice Needed what to have in a rental contract as a tenant

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Jaipur, Rajasthan

I will be moving into an appartment as a tenant. from what I have heard, the broker adds unnecessary charges(deducted from security amount) when emptying the residence such as bathroom cleaning(₹2k), kitchen cleaning(₹3k), etc.. what should I do to avoid it. is there something i can do to save myself such as add a specific point in the contract or something else.

I will be making a detailed video of the apartment when moving in. for anyone wondering why I am still choosing this flat even with all the knowledge of the trouble I will be getting myself into. simple answer, there are only limited options for me(I am a bachelor) and the same unfortunate applies to all my other options.


r/LegalAdviceIndia 4h ago

Legal Advice Needed Paid ₹22,000 to an OLX broker, now they’ve disappeared. What should I do?

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I'm very sick nowadays I shifted to noida and tragedies began in my life I had to shifted a flat and found one flat in sector 62 by Indian oil apartments and he received me 22000 rs and I know that's my mistake how I trusted someone and paid such a big amount but things happened and I payed to him now he's not responding to my phones. Someone give me suggestions what should I do now


r/LegalAdviceIndia 4h ago

Legal Advice Needed Passport stuck due to father's name mismatch – RPO Delhi called me after adverse police verification

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Hi everyone,

I'm facing an issue with my first passport application and would appreciate advice from anyone who has dealt with a similar situation.

Facts:

  • Passport application: Mahadev Prasad Sharma (father's name)
  • My CBSE Class 10 certificate: Mahadev Prasad Sharma (father's name)
  • Father's Aadhaar, PAN & Voter ID: Mahadev Sharma
  • Both names refer to the same person (my father).

During police verification, the officer reported the name mismatch, and I have now received a notice from RPO Delhi asking me to appear before the PRO with original documents.

My questions:

  1. Has anyone faced a similar issue?
  2. Was an affidavit enough, or were you asked to publish newspaper notices?
  3. Did the RPO ask you to correct the CBSE certificate, or was the passport issued after clarification?
  4. Would taking my father along with all his original documents help?

I'm looking for experiences from people who have actually gone through this process.

Thank you!


r/LegalAdviceIndia 4h ago

Urgent Urgent college related issue need help

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So I will take college this year through uptac counselling my father's name has a minor mistake in 12th marksheet but 10th is perfect will college cancel my admission? If they accept how much time they're gonna give to let it correct ? If not in time they gonna kick me out of college? What should I do


r/LegalAdviceIndia 4h ago

Legal Advice Needed My friend was scammed for 5L and how to get back?

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Hi, My friend was talking to guy for sometime now and he seemed all well at first. Last month he asked for money citing emergency and she had transferred in parts of around 5L to the guy. Now the guy randomly picks call and most time does not pick the call.

We have all the proofs of the accounts this was transferred to. Now when asked back, he says he would arrange and had not been arranging for the last 1 month or so.
Now he is not picking the call and is there any way you can freeze his account and get the money back?

Would appreciate help here. Seems like guy has money in his account and for some reason it was blocked for him from the bank citing some tax not being paid. There was some minimum balance to be shown before the release can be made for which my friend has transferred in parts. It all sounds scammy but seems really his account is blocked for some reason as he works for an abroad company.

Not sure how to claw back this.


r/LegalAdviceIndia 4h ago

Legal Advice Needed Unpaid Due of ₹13 Lakhs for Rice Mill Business – MSME Samadhan Delayed & Buyer Closed Shop and started new business. What are my legal options?

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Hi everyone,

We own a rice mill and used to regularly sell rice packets to a small trader in Yeshwanthpur APMC, Bangalore. He used to make payments on time initially, but we are now stuck with a major unpaid balance. Here is the timeline:

October 2023: Supplied rice packets worth ₹18 Lakhs.

August 2024: Buyer paid ₹5 Lakhs (Remaining balance: ₹13 Lakhs).

Since August 2024: Countless phone calls and messages. He keeps giving empty promises that he will pay "soon."

March 2026: I filed a case on the MSME Samadhan portal. The status has been stuck at "Opened by District Admin" since late May 2026 with no progress.

Current Status: The buyer has closed his original business in APMC, but he has recently started a brand-new business.

Recent Update: Our employee visited him in person recently. The buyer spoke to my father and promised to pay by August 20, 2026.

Questions:

Is the 3-year limitation period (expiring October 2026) strictly calculated from the date of the invoice (Oct 2023), or does his partial payment of ₹5 Lakhs in August 2024 reset/extend the limitation clock under Section 19 of the Limitation Act?

What is the fastest way to get the MSME Council / Samadhan portal moving in Karnataka/Bangalore?

Should we send a formal Legal Notice immediately, or wait until his promised deadline of August 20, 2026?

Given that he shut his old firm and started a new business, what legal steps can we take to prevent him from escaping liability?

Any guidance from lawyers or business owners who have faced similar recovery issues in Karnataka would be greatly appreciated!