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BThe burden of proof is on the person making the claim. If she claims all the gold was gifted to her as Stridhan, she would need to provide some evidence, such as receipts, wedding photographs, or statements from family members confirming that specific items were gifted to her. If you have proof that certain jewelry was purchased by OP or belonged to OP’s family before marriage, that can support OP’s claim. In case of a dispute, the court will assess available evidence, including financial records and witness testimony.BIn this situation, the key issue is whether possession alone could lead to legal consequences. Since Google flagged it, there is a possibility that law enforcement could get involved. The best course of action is to document everything—when and how you received the sticker, your lack of intent in sharing or creating it, and your immediate appeal to Google. If contacted by authorities, cooperate fully but be cautious about making statements without understanding the potential legal risks. Deleting the sticker now does not erase past possession, but showing that you took no part in its distribution and acted responsibly can help mitigate issues. If formal legal action arises, a strong defense will focus on lack of intent and immediate corrective steps.BSince the brother pawned the gold in his own name, a police complaint can be filed for theft and criminal breach of trust. If recovery is not possible through the police, a civil suit for repayment can be pursued.BLawyer here, based in Delhi. This sounds like a clear case of RTI being misused as a tool for harassment. While transparency is important, the law was never meant to be a weapon for personal grudges. If the requests are excessive and disruptive, they can be denied under Section 7(9) of the RTI Act, since providing the information should not disproportionately divert resources. Your mother can also file a complaint with the State Information Commission under Section 18, pointing out the pattern of repeated, bad-faith requests.BNo problem. Initiate a complaint with EPFO, if you have not already.
Keep records of salary slips showing PF deductions to prove your case.BThey might. If they do, you can simply inform them that your previous employer failed to deposit the contributions, and you are already taking action to resolve it through EPFO.BLawyer here based in Delhi. Your new company will not hold you responsible for your previous employer’s failure to deposit PF, but you should pursue action against your previous employer because they were legally obligated to deposit it.BLawyer here based in Delhi. Since there is an active police complaint for DV and 498A, but no FIR yet, your first priority should be to ensure that it does not escalate into an FIR. You can either try to resolve it through mediation (if there is any scope left) or file for anticipatory bail as a precautionary measure, especially if there is a risk of false allegations being pushed further.Given the pattern of financial and emotional demands, your legal options depend on whether you want to attempt reconciliation or move forward with divorce. If reconciliation is no longer possible, filing for divorce on grounds of cruelty may be the best course, but you should be prepared for a counterblast with maintenance and additional legal complaints.
Since your wife is educated and employed, she may not have a strong claim for alimony, but she can still demand maintenance for your child. The fact that you have already been providing for your daughter will help your case if maintenance proceedings arise.
Defamation cases, as suggested by one lawyer, are legally difficult to prove and may not be the most effective strategy. If the goal is to protect yourself and your family from further legal harassment, focusing on quashing false cases and structuring a strong divorce petition will be more practical.
BYes, this falls under POCSO, BNS and the IT Act. Since the victim is a minor, the 14-year-old can still be held accountable under Juvenile Justice Act. While juveniles under 16 are generally not tried as adults, the Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) can assess the case and determine the severity of the offense.Go to the local police station or cyber cell and file an FIR under POCSO, IPC, and IT Act. Since the crime involves sexual abuse and circulation of obscene content, POCSO sections related to sexual harassment and child pornography will apply. He can be sent for counseling or rehabilitation depending on JJB’s decision. If the case is serious, stricter actions like placement in a juvenile home or extended observation could be taken.
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If the victim faces further harassment or threats, a complaint can be filed to ensure safety.BYour PAN and Aadhaar are not required for the sale. It would be best to politely ask them why they need it before sharing any personal information. Also, solid username—Spaceman Spiff would definitely investigate before handing over any documents!BYour father’s situation is tough, but he does not need to jump straight to insolvency proceedings—that is a last resort, and it is costly and complicated. The simplest and most effective solution right now is debt consolidation. He should approach a bank or financial institution for a single loan with to pay off all existing loans. This will reduce his EMI burden and give him a manageable repayment schedule.
