Top 20 Legal Laws & Rights Every Indian Should Know
With Advocate Narender Singh, Criminal Lawyer for Supreme Court of India
Understanding your legal rights is crucial for navigating challenges in today’s world. Advocate Narender Singh, a seasoned Criminal Lawyer for Supreme Court of India, sheds light on the most essential laws and rights every Indian citizen must know.
Our country is the largest democracy in the whole world, and the Indian constitution confers many legal rights on its citizens. However, very few of us know about these rights. Here are 20 legal rights every citizen of India should know;
As per the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, Section–185 & 202, Police can arrest you without a warrant against the charges of drinking & driving if your blood-alcohol level is more than 30mg per 100ml of blood.
According to CRPC, Section 46, no lady can be arrested at after 6 in the evening or before 6 in the morning.
According to IPC, Section 166A, a police officer under any situation can not refuse to write a FIR. This is a punishable crime that may lead to a police officer being jailed between 6 months to 1 year.
Under Indian Series Act 1887, Any type of hotel does not matter how huge it is can’t refuse you from using their washroom or drink their water.
According to IPC, Section 498, if a married man get themselves involved in physical relationship with a widow or unmarried girl by their consent then it is not treated as crime.
According to Domestic Violation Act, 2005, if an adult boy and an adult girl want to be in a living relationship with their consent then this relationship is not illegal. The child born in this relationship is also legal and will get part of its father’s property.
According to Police Act, 1861, a police officer is always on duty irrespective of whether he wears a uniform. If anybody asks for the help of a police officer, then they cannot refuse by saying they are not on duty.
Under the Maternity Benefits Act, 1961, no organization is liable to terminate its pregnant employee. This crime can face imprisonment up to 3 years.
According to Income-tax Act, 1961, in matters of tax violation the tax collection officer has the authority to arrest the violator but before arresting he needs to send a notice. Only the tax commissioner decides how long anybody stays in custody.
According to the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, Section 13, any of the spouses can file for a divorce in the court on the following grounds; Adultery, domestic violence, impotence, leaving the spouse with no information, a change in religion, mental abnormality, if the spouse is suffering from an incurable disease, missing for 7 years.
According to the Motor Vehicles Act, Section 129, anyone driving a vehicle is mandatory to wear a helmet. According to Section 128, only two people can sit in a two-wheeler. But, traffic constable taking keys from your vehicle is illegal. Even you can file cases against the traffic constable also for this offence.
CRPC 1973 Only female police officers have the authority to arrest women and bring them to the police stations. Male police officers don’t have the authority to arrest women. Only with any serious crime a male officer can arrest women with the help of a written order by the magistrate.
Only a handful of people are aware of the fact that if your gas cylinder explodes while you were cooking then you can also pursue a lawsuit against that particular gas company to an extent of 40Lakhs.
It will be shocking to know that in case you are taking any gifts from any company during festivals it is also considered as a bribe and as per FCRA, 2010, you can also get punished for this crime.
According to the Motor Vehicle (Amendment) Bill, 2016, you will be fined for violating traffic rules, and for the same reason, you can be penalized again on the same day.
Consumer Protection Act 2019 A shopkeeper cannot charge the consumer more than the printed price of the product but a consumer can bargain with the shopkeeper to get the product below the printed price.
According to Limitation Act, 1963, if your office doesn’t pay you a salary then you can file a report against it within 3 years. But if you file the report after three years, then it won’t be of any use.
According to IPC Section 294, doing obscene acts in public places is a punishable crime. As the definition of an obscene act is not provided this law is mostly misused by the police.
Under Hindu Adoption & Maintenance Act, 1956, If you are a Hindu and you have a child, grandchild or great-grandchild then you are not eligible to adopt another child. With adoption, the difference between the age of the child and adult must be over 21 years.
The Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 If you are a resident of Delhi, then your house owner cannot forcefully remove you from the house without giving advance notice.
Why Knowing Your Rights Matters
Advocate Narender Singh emphasizes that awareness is the first step toward empowerment. These laws not only safeguard individual rights but also promote justice and equality in society. Stay informed, act responsibly, and stand up for what’s right!
choosing the right legal representation is critical. Advocate Narender Singh, a highly experienced criminal lawyer practicing in the Advocate for Supreme Court of India is here to ensure justice prevails. With years of expertise in defending and upholding the rights of individuals, Advocate Narender Singh is the name you can trust to navigate complex legal battles.
