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Lok Adalat & Mediation in India: Faster, Cheaper Dispute Settlement
How Lok Adalat and court mediation work in India: which cases qualify, the binding award, court-fee refund, no appeal, and how to get your case referred.
Read guideHow to File a Civil Suit in India: Step-by-Step Process
The civil suit process in India explained: jurisdiction, drafting a plaint, court fees, written statement, evidence, judgment and execution, plus limitation periods.
Read guideBirth Certificate in India: How to Apply, Correct or Get a Late Entry
How to get a birth certificate in India: the 21-day registration rule, late registration after 30 days and one year, corrections, documents, and the CRS process.
Read guideAadhaar Update & Correction in India: Name, DOB, Address
How to update or correct Aadhaar details in India: name, date of birth, address, mobile and biometrics, what can be done online, limits on changes, documents and fees.
Read guideDowry Harassment & Cruelty (Section 498A): Filing a Complaint
How to act on dowry demands and marital cruelty in India: Section 498A, the Dowry Prohibition Act, stridhan recovery, arrest safeguards, and the complaint process.
Read guideDaughter's Property Rights in India: Equal Share Explained
A daughter's right in father's and ancestral property in India after the 2005 amendment and Vineeta Sharma judgment: coparcenary rights, married daughters, and claiming a share.
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