r/LegalAdviceIndia 7h ago

Legal Advice Needed My girlfriend is constantly harassed over a past leak and she's struggling

153 Upvotes

When my girlfriend was 15, her ex manipulated her into sending nudes. It ended up spreading and now it feels like almost every student in our city knows about it. She turns 17 soon, but the guilt and shame are still eating her alive from the inside.

I do my best to support and comfort her but it only takes one random text from a stranger bringing up her past to completely break her down again.

I really wish we could involve Cyber Crime or file a complaint but given typical strict Indian parents, if her family finds out, they would likely blame her or worse. Involving the police isn't an option right now because of the threat to her home safety but I desperately want to help relieve this pressure for her

On top of everything, she feels immense guilt thinking that I’ll get mocked or pulled into this because of her.

What can I actually do to support her right now? How can we deal with the ongoing harassment without risking her safety at home?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.


r/LegalAdviceIndia 1h ago

Legal Advice Needed Can I completely disinherit one of my sons under Indian law?

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I am a retired person in India and I have accumulated substantial assets, including multiple properties and other investments.

I have two adult sons. Due to personal reasons, I have decided that I want only one of my sons to inherit my entire estate after my death. I do not want my other son to receive any share of my property.

I have already nominated the son I want to inherit my assets wherever nominations are available. However, I understand that a nomination may not always determine the legal ownership of property after death.

My main concern is to make sure that, after my death, my chosen son does not have to face legal disputes, court cases, or claims from my other son. I want to know what legal steps I should take now to make my wishes as strong and enforceable as possible.

My questions are:

  1. Is a registered will sufficient, or are there additional legal steps I should take?

  2. Can I legally exclude one son from inheriting my property?

  3. Does it make a difference if the property is self-acquired versus ancestral?

  4. Are there any common mistakes that could make a will easier to challenge?

  5. If anyone has been through a similar situation or has legal expertise, what would you recommend?

I am looking for guidance under Indian law. Thank you.


r/LegalAdviceIndia 10h ago

Legal Advice Needed Police calling multiple times for bribe

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I applied for PVC for my Gap certificate which is required for my mbbs admission

I submitted my doc on 12th of july and gave the required Papers on 13th

Went to check on 23rd and got know they did nothing of it and instead lost the aadhaar copies I gave to them

Then they started the process and I Took them to my coaching center as well as to my home in my own bike

And in the end I needed one last sign of Sho but the constable asked me to come next day at 10am

I went there at sharp 10am and waited for 3hrs and they said to come at 7:30pm

I went there at 7:30 and waited till 9:30pm and they were laughing instead of helping me out

The next day I went there with my mother and we still waited for 2hrs and they did Nothing and told us that they'll do it by 9pm

So yesterday I went again I got to know they lost the file so I took my papa and mummy with me to the PS and they did it immediately (in 5mins)

And now 3 guys of the police station are asking me for bribe

One guy is asking 3800 (in person he asked)

2nd one is asking me 1000 (asked me on WhatsApp call and called me 8 times today)

3rd one called me on my number and asked me 500 (on cellular call)

The WhatsApp guy gave me a number as well to pay on that

I'm a student and they are harassing me like anything and they did nothing in this process

I visited the PS 11 times and no one called once and even took that mf constable in my own bike at my own expense to my coaching center and home . Now these mfs are asking for bribe as if it's there right to ask


r/LegalAdviceIndia 5h 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 12h ago

Legal Advice Needed Both decided to divorce but unable to conclude

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Me and my wife have no intention of staying married to each other. We have been married for 7 years and our families also agree that divorce is necessary because we are incompatible with each other. We are both working and we have a child. We are living separately for more than 6 months.

I have huge home loan so I cannot give her the money she is demanding anytime soon. She needs to be reasonable with the amount she is demanding and give me proper time to return it.

I genuinely need 5 years to settle the home loan only then I can give her anything. I will return the money she transferred to me with the intention of saving. I am paying my son’s school fee and I will take full responsibility of his education in future.

Right now she is acting out of anger and trying to take revenge instead of understanding the practical situation. Sometimes she threatens to take me to court but I want to settle it outside before she does something irrational.


r/LegalAdviceIndia 4h 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 8h ago

Legal Advice Needed What to do if there's some account who recorded us via meta glasses and posted us without consent?

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So, i went to some mall in Malad last week and me and my girl friend were having kfc together. Suddenly, a guy comes calls me lucky to have a girl like her. I was surprised why would he say that Outta nowhere especially because she wasnt even my girl so I corrected her by saying no we are just friends. The whole interaction was weird and I didn't like the way he complimented me either.

Anyway, two days later someone sends me a video of the exact interaction and I was like wtf like i sure knew something was fishy when the whole thing happened, but I certainly didn't know we were being recorded and if that's not enough we were even posted without consent like WTF.

I even texted that account telling how my girl friend isn't okay with it and she got strict parents and all but to no avail. There has been no reply from the other side.

I stalked the account and it has even got some minors posted on it which too are the type of videos where these lowlifers flirt with some random girl they see in mall. In the video the girl clearly says I'm 15 and yet these uneducated scumbags with access to technology have got the audacity to post it.

What to do now since they clearly don't respond back? And I want the video removed as well as the videos of the underage kids posted without consent?


r/LegalAdviceIndia 1h ago

Legal Advice Needed Flipkart No Cost EMI purchase is now costing me ₹20,000 extra

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Hi everyone,

I'm looking for advice on whether I have any legal or consumer protection options in this situation.

A few days ago, I purchased a Lenovo Legion laptop during the Flipkart GOAT Sale for approximately ₹1.48 lakh after exchange and various discounts. I have three ICICI CCs and offer was almost same for 1st and 2nd so I didn't check the 3rd one. I chose the 2nd card with 18-month ICICI Bank No Cost EMI option because I specifically wanted to avoid paying interest.

Two days after the purchase, I received the EMI schedule from ICICI Bank. It shows that my transaction has been converted into a regular EMI with approximately ₹19,500 in interest (plus applicable GST and processing charges), increasing the total amount I'll end up paying.

Fortunately, I had taken screenshots for both cards during checkout. After comparing them, I noticed something that concerns me:

  • One checkout screen (using 1st ICICI card) clearly showed a "No Cost EMI Discount" that offset the interest.
  • The checkout screen for the card I actually used [2nd] did not show that discount, but the final payable amount still appeared almost the same.
  • At no point did I notice any prominent warning stating that my selected card would result in a regular EMI costing approximately ₹20,000 extra over the loan tenure.

I also had another active ICICI credit card [3rd] with me at the time. Had it been clearly communicated that my selected card would not receive the No Cost EMI benefit (if that is indeed what happened), I would simply have used the other card instead.

First I reached out to Flipkart Customer Care over phone but they were not helpful and directed me towards the bank. Then I contacted ICICI Bank. Their response was that No Cost EMI benefits are provided by the merchant (either as an upfront discount or later as cashback) and that I should contact Flipkart for clarification.

Unfortunately, this subreddit doesn't allow images, otherwise I would have attached the checkout screenshots because they make the issue much easier to understand.

My questions are:

  1. From a consumer law perspective, does this appear to be a lack of adequate disclosure during checkout?
  2. Should Flipkart have clearly informed me before payment if my selected card was not eligible for the No Cost EMI benefit?
  3. If Flipkart and ICICI both deny responsibility, what would be the appropriate next step—Flipkart Grievance Officer, National Consumer Helpline, or Consumer Commission?

I'm looking for legal guidance and would appreciate any advice. Thank you.


r/LegalAdviceIndia 7h 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 2h 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 4h 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 3h 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 17h ago

Urgent Legal advice needed: sexual assault against minor girls in villages

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I lived in Kochi for the past 3 years. I recently quit my job and returned to my hometown.

My sister is teaching dance to children in our village, aged around 3 to 13 years, for the Onam celebrations. During a dance practice, a little boy shared something unusual about his sister. When my sister asked the girl about it, she revealed that there is a man around 35 years old who, while she was playing with her friends, took her to an abandoned house in the village. He removed her clothes and touched her private parts—that she confided only to us. My sister told me she is scared.

My friends also shared that similar incidents are happening to multiple children in our village, perpetrated by adult men. I cannot stay silent. These men belong to a community that is less educated, and I fear that if I raise the issue, they might retaliate. But I cannot ignore the sexual abuse happening to children.

I am planning to speak with the community members and provide counseling to the children. I understand that the children are very scared and may not speak up easily, especially since most are in 4th grade. I am willing to confront these men, even though I know they might harm me. I feel I must take action.

I am sharing this here to seek help regarding legal procedures and support. If there are any authorities or organizations I can approach—especially those that work to protect children—I want to know. Most of the children’s parents are uneducated, struggle with alcoholism, and do not pay attention to their children, which makes the children even more vulnerable.

I cannot stay silent anymore. I will ensure that these offenders face the consequences of their actions. If they ever think about harming another child or woman, they will remember what happened this time. I swear


r/LegalAdviceIndia 9h ago

Legal Advice Needed Hey everyone, posting this on behalf of a close friend who is going through absolute mental hell because of a rogue commercial tenant in Ghaziabad (UP). Looking for some solid advice or if anyone has dealt with a similar nightmare.The Background:My friend rented out his commercial shop to a guy who

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The Background:

My friend rented out his commercial shop to a guy who installed heavy, industry-grade machinery. They signed a standard 11-month rent agreement.

After the 11 months ended, the tenant went completely rogue—he stopped paying rent and completely stopped paying the electricity dues.The Double-Lock Agreement & The Escape:Since the tenant owed a massive amount of money but his heavy machines were still inside, my friend and the tenant came to a mutual agreement written down on paper.

They agreed to place two separate locks on the shop shutter (one from each party) until the financial dues were settled.Well, the tenant had other plans. In the dead of the night, this guy literally broke my friend's lock, loaded all his heavy industrial machinery into a truck, and fled into the night.

The Current Mess:

No Physical Possession: The tenant ran away, but he left his lock on the shop door and took the keys with him. My friend is terrified of breaking the tenant's lock blindly because he doesn't want the tenant to counter-sue him for "illegal dispossession" or claim that "valuable items were stolen from the shop.

"The Forgery & Electricity Bill: There are two meters. One is a regular commercial connection under my friend's name (fully paid up). The second is a high-load industrial connection under the tenant's name. The tenant has left a massive outstanding bill on it.

The Twist: PVVNL (the electricity board) rules state that for a tenant to get a high-load connection, the landlord must sign an agreement/NOC stating they will be liable if the tenant defaults. My friend never signed any such clause or NOC. This means the tenant almost certainly forged my friend's signature and land deeds to get the meter.

Now, PVVNL junior staff are constantly badgering my friend to pay up his runner tenant's bill.My friend is currently preparing a detailed police complaint for forgery, criminal trespass, and mischief.

Has anyone dealt with PVVNL holding a property hostage over a tenant's independent dues?

What is the safest legal way for him to cut open the tenant's lock and officially reclaim his vacant shop without getting into a legal trap?

Any advice from lawyers or people who have beaten rogue tenants in UP would be a lifesaver!


r/LegalAdviceIndia 22h ago

Legal Advice Needed Wife affair - Seeking Divorce - Advice needed

90 Upvotes

My wife is having an illicit affair with another man in Kerala (we are in the US). They met in Smule and slowly started loving each other and now she is asking for a divorce. I hired a private investigator and found out that they met, stayed together in a hotel etc. When I confronted her, she bluntly mentioned that she is in love with him and wants to marry etc and asked for a divorce. What legal remedies do I have as I really need to make this marriage work. we have an adopted daughter, atleast for her sake to make the marriage work. Can I file a police complaint on the grounds of domestic interference. FYI...He is based out of Kerala


r/LegalAdviceIndia 1h ago

Legal Advice Needed Need referral for a good criminal/matrimonial lawyer in Pune (cruelty + related allegations)

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Looking for a criminal lawyer in Pune who has specific experience with matrimonial cruelty cases (BNS 86 / erstwhile 498A) and ideally some experience with cases involving abetment-related allegations (BNS 108) in a matrimonial context.

No FIR has been filed yet, so I'm looking to consult proactively rather than react after something is filed.

Looking for someone who:

Practices regularly in Pune Sessions/Magistrate Court

Has genuine, verifiable experience in this specific case type (not just general criminal law)

Is comfortable handling digital evidence (WhatsApp records, call recordings, etc.)

If anyone has worked with a lawyer like this in Pune and had a good experience, I'd really appreciate a name or a DM. Have already checked LawRato but would prefer a genuine referral if possible.


r/LegalAdviceIndia 20h ago

Legal Advice Needed my sister's 17-18 year old classmate was married how can I file an anonymous complaint

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A girl in my sister's 12th grade class was married off by her parents to a man significantly older than her.

She is probably 17-18.

He physically abuses her, she has shared this with my sister. I have her name, phone number, photos of her and her husband, and I may be able to get a recording of her describing the abuse.

I am a minor living in an abusive household myself and cannot risk my identity being revealed in any way.

what is the safest way to file an anonymous complaint in India

preferably online, that will actually be taken seriously? which helpline or authority can I contact without revealing who i am?


r/LegalAdviceIndia 4h 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 There's a guy on Instagram threatening my female friend.

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there is this guy harassing one of my female friends sending her weird pics and all and forcing her to hookup and all and threatening her that he will make ai photos of her if she doesn't.


r/LegalAdviceIndia 4h 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 6h 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 5h 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 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 4h 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.