Everything on Mara Vakil in one place: legal services you can book with live prices, twelve practice area guides, ten city guides with 120 local pages, step-by-step guides, free calculators for stamp duty, fees and deadlines, the latest legal news and help for clients and advocates. Start from your question below, or use the form to reach a verified advocate at no cost.
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| Your question | Best starting point |
|---|---|
| "I need an affidavit, rent agreement or notice prepared." | Legal services |
| "I want to marry, change my name or register something." | Legal services |
| "Someone has filed a case against me." | Practice areas, then talk to an advocate |
| "Which court in my city handles this?" | Lawyers by city |
| "How does the process work, step by step?" | Legal guides |
| "How much stamp duty or court fee will I pay?" | Legal calculators |
| "Can I get a free lawyer?" | Legal aid eligibility checker |
| "What did the Supreme Court decide recently?" | Legal news |
| "How do I use Mara Vakil, or report a problem?" | Help center or contact us |
| "I am an advocate and want to join." | Join as an advocate |
| Question | Go to |
|---|---|
| How long does a mutual divorce take? | Divorce filing guide |
| How much maintenance can a wife claim? | Family law guide |
| What is anticipatory bail and when can I apply? | Bail guide |
| Police are not registering my FIR. What now? | Criminal law guide |
| How do I check a property before buying? | Property verification |
| How much stamp duty will I pay? | Stamp duty calculator |
| My tenant will not vacate. What can I do? | Property guide and your city guide |
| Someone owes me money. How do I recover it? | Civil law guide |
| A cheque bounced. What are the deadlines? | Cheque bounce calculator |
| The builder is late. Where do I complain? | Consumer guide |
| How do I file a consumer complaint online? | Consumer filing guide |
| My employer has not paid my salary. | Employment guide |
| I lost money in a UPI fraud. | Cyber law guide |
| I received an income tax notice. | Tax guide |
| How do I make a valid will? | Wills guide and will drafting |
| How do I claim a deceased parent's bank deposits? | Succession certificate |
| How do we get a court marriage? | Court marriage |
| How do I change my name officially? | Name change in gazette |
| How do I file an RTI? | RTI guide |
| Am I eligible for a free lawyer? | Legal aid checker |
| How much do lawyers charge? | Legal fees guide |
| How do I choose the right advocate? | Choosing an advocate |
| Which court will hear my case in my city? | Lawyers by city |
| What changed with the new criminal laws? | Legal guides |
| How do I become a listed advocate? | Advocate registration guide |
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These figures come up again and again. They are correct as general rules, but exceptions and updates exist, so confirm before relying on them for a decision.
| Rule | Figure |
|---|---|
| District consumer commission limit | Claims up to ₹50 lakh; state commission up to ₹2 crore |
| Commercial court threshold | Commercial disputes of ₹3 lakh or more |
| Cheque bounce | Notice inside a month of the return memo, then a fortnight for the drawer to pay |
| Consumer complaint limitation | Two years from the cause of action |
| RTI reply | 30 days, or 48 hours for life and liberty |
| Production after arrest | Before a magistrate within 24 hours |
| Default bail | Arises where the police miss the 60-day or 90-day limit for filing the chargesheet, the limit depending on the offence |
| Internal committee for harassment complaints | Required at workplaces with ten or more employees |
| Marriage age | 21 for men and 18 for women |
| Court marriage notice | 30 days before the marriage |
| Lease registration | Required for leases of one year or more |
| Legal aid helpline | 15100 |
Shortlist, then verify title and approvals; issue a public notice; sign an agreement for sale with a modest advance; arrange the loan; pay stamp duty and register the sale deed; apply for mutation and transfer utilities. See the registration guide.
Live apart for the required period; agree on custody, money and belongings; file a joint petition; appear for the first motion; wait for the cooling-off period or ask for it to be waived; appear for the second motion; receive the decree. See the divorce guide.
Write to the seller; register with the National Consumer Helpline; file on e-Jagriti before the right commission; the commission issues notice; evidence is filed by affidavit; arguments; order for refund, replacement or compensation. See the consumer filing guide.
Most legal problems belong to one of a dozen broad topics. For each, here is where to start on Mara Vakil and which tools and services help along the way.
Begin with the divorce guide if a marriage is ending, or the family law guide for maintenance, custody and protection from violence. The step-by-step divorce filing guide explains the process in order. For getting married or recording a marriage, see court marriage, Arya Samaj marriage and marriage registration. Couples facing family threats can read about a protection petition.
The criminal law guide covers FIRs, investigation, trial and quashing, and the bail guide explains regular, anticipatory and default bail. The bail process guide walks through an application step by step. The legal guides page has a conversion table from old IPC and CrPC sections to the new codes.
The property guide covers title, partition, possession, tenancy and builder disputes. Before buying, read the registration guide, estimate duty with the stamp duty calculator, and consider property verification and a public notice. Landlords and tenants can start with a rent agreement. City guides explain each state's land records and rent laws.
For unpaid dues and broken agreements, see the civil law guide. A legal notice is usually the first step. If a cheque has bounced, the cheque bounce calculator works out your deadlines and the cheque bounce notice service handles the statutory notice.
The consumer law guide and the complaint filing guide explain how to take on sellers, builders, insurers, banks and hospitals. The fee calculator tells you which commission and what fee, and the consumer complaint service can prepare the filing.
The labour and employment guide covers termination, unpaid wages, gratuity, provident fund and workplace harassment under the four labour codes now in effect.
The cyber law guide explains what to do after online fraud, hacking, impersonation or harassment. In an emergency, call 1930 first.
The tax guide covers income tax and GST notices, replies and appeals, including the change to the Income-tax Act, 2025 from April 2026.
The wills and estates guide explains making a will, probate, succession certificates and inheritance under each personal law. Services include will drafting, gift deeds, legal heir certificates and succession certificates.
The corporate law guide covers business structures, agreements, disputes and insolvency. Registrations include GST, Udyam, trademark and a partnership deed.
The RTI guide and RTI fee calculator help you get information from public authorities. For identity documents, see name change in the gazette, the gazette fee calculator and affidavits.
The legal fees guide explains what lawyers and courts charge, and choosing the right advocate and finding an advocate help you pick well. If cost is a barrier, try the legal aid eligibility checker.
Documentation and filing services with live prices, free booking and online tracking.
Marriage & Family: Court Marriage · Arya Samaj Marriage · Marriage Registration · Protection Petition for Couples · Mutual Consent Divorce
Name Change & Gazette: Name Change in Gazette · Name Change Newspaper Ad · Surname Change After Marriage · Name Change Affidavit · Date of Birth Change in Gazette · Religion Change in Gazette
Newspaper & Public Notices: Lost Document Newspaper Ad · Property Public Notice · Disinheritance (Bedakhli) Notice
Documents & Agreements: Affidavit Drafting and Notary · Rent Agreement · Power of Attorney · Will Drafting and Registration · Gift Deed · Partnership Deed · Property Document Verification
Notices & Disputes: Legal Notice · Reply to Legal Notice · Cheque Bounce Notice (Section 138) · Consumer Complaint
Certificates: Legal Heir Certificate · Succession Certificate
Business: Trademark Registration · GST Registration · MSME (Udyam) Registration
Divorce · Family · Criminal · Bail · Property · Civil · Consumer · Corporate · Labour · Cyber · Tax · Wills and estates
Delhi · Mumbai · Bangalore · Chennai · Hyderabad · Kolkata · Pune · Ahmedabad · Jaipur · Lucknow
Filing for divorce · Bail process · Property registration · Consumer complaint · RTI application · Legal fees · Choosing an advocate · Posting your case
Stamp duty (all states) · Stamp duty (Delhi) · Cheque bounce deadlines · Consumer complaint fee · RTI fee · Gazette fee · Legal aid eligibility
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Alongside Mara Vakil's guides, these official portals let you read the law, check cases and use government services directly. Names are given so you can search for them; always use the official site.
| Portal | Use it to |
|---|---|
| India Code | Look up the current, amended text of a statute |
| e-Gazette of India | Confirm when a law took effect, read new rules, and download published name changes |
| Supreme Court and High Court websites | Check case status, cause lists and judgments |
| eCourts services | Track district court cases with the CNR number |
| National Judicial Data Grid | See statistics on pending and decided cases |
| NALSA and state legal services authorities | Apply for legal aid and check Lok Adalat dates |
| Tele-Law | Speak to a panel lawyer over video from a village common service centre, at no cost |
| e-Jagriti | File and track consumer complaints |
| National Consumer Helpline | Register grievances against businesses |
| Cybercrime reporting portal | Report online fraud and harassment |
| RTI Online | File RTI applications to central public authorities |
| State land record portals | View land records such as 7/12, khatauni, jamabandi, patta or RTC |
| State registration portals | Check valuation rates, pay stamp duty and book registration |
| State RERA websites | Check project registration and file complaints |
| Income tax and GST portals | File returns, respond to notices and track refunds |
| EPFO portal | Check provident fund balance and claims |
| Udyam registration portal | Register a micro, small or medium enterprise free |
| IP India | Search and file trademarks |
| Ministry of Corporate Affairs portal | Check company and LLP records and filings |
| DigiLocker | Store and share official documents digitally |
Beware of look-alike websites that charge fees for free government services. Check the web address carefully, and never share OTPs.
Rent agreements, fee refund disputes, online scams and first jobs are the common issues. Start with the consumer guide, the cyber guide and the employment guide. Law students can use the internship guide.
Maintenance from children, protecting property, wills and pensions matter most. The family guide explains the senior citizens maintenance law, and the wills guide covers estate planning. Elderline 14567 offers guidance.
Protection from domestic violence, maintenance, workplace harassment and property rights are covered in the family, employment and property guides. Legal aid is free for every woman whatever she earns, and 181 is the women's helpline.
The usual worries are looking after a flat or land back home, giving someone authority to act, sorting out an inheritance, and marriages that cross borders. See the power of attorney service, the property guide and the relevant city guide.
Contracts, recovery, registrations and tax notices dominate. Start with the corporate guide, the civil guide and the tax guide.
Joining Mara Vakil, ethical client work, the case diary, court groups and internships are covered under join as an advocate, getting clients ethically, advertising rules and the case diary.
Fraudsters increasingly pretend to be police officers, court staff, lawyers or regulators, because fear of the law makes people act without thinking. Knowing the common tricks is the best defence.
Scammers rely on panic and secrecy: they tell you not to hang up, not to tell family and to act within minutes. Any call that insists on all three is almost certainly fraud. Talk to someone you trust before doing anything. If you have been targeted, save the numbers and messages, report on cybercrime.gov.in and read the cyber law guide.
| Dispute | Route that often works |
|---|---|
| Bank charges or unauthorised debits | Bank grievance cell, then the RBI ombudsman |
| Insurance claim rejection | Insurer's grievance team, then the insurance ombudsman |
| Product or service complaint | Written complaint to the company, then the National Consumer Helpline |
| Government office delay | Written grievance to the officer, the department's grievance portal or an RTI application |
| Family and money disputes | Mediation, or a Lok Adalat for pending or pre-litigation matters |
| Society or apartment disputes | Managing committee, then the registrar or competent authority |
| Workplace harassment | Internal committee under the POSH Act |
| Unpaid dues from a small business buyer | MSME facilitation council for registered micro and small enterprises |
These routes are usually faster and cheaper. Keep records throughout, because if they fail, your paperwork becomes evidence for the next step.
Not sure what applies to you? Describe your situation and a verified advocate can call you back.
| Free | Agreed directly or shown on the service page |
|---|---|
| Reading every guide, calculator and news story | An advocate's professional fee, agreed between you and the advocate |
| Searching the advocate directory | Prices of documentation services, shown live on each service page |
| Posting your matter and receiving a call back | Fees fixed by the state, for example court fee, stamp duty or the cost of a newspaper notice |
| Booking a service, with no advance payment | |
| Tracking an order | |
| Joining as an advocate |
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A little routine attention each year prevents many legal problems. This is a practical list for most households.
Many disputes come from everyday dealings with businesses and institutions. Knowing the baseline rules helps you push back politely and firmly.
In every case, put complaints in writing, keep reference numbers, and note the dates of each reply, because ombudsmen and commissions ask what you did first. When these routes fail, the consumer law guide explains how to go to the consumer commission.
Clients never pay Mara Vakil. Posting your matter and the call back are free.
India's data protection law of 2023, now backed by rules and being brought in stage by stage, gives each person a set of rights against organisations that hold information about them.
How Mara Vakil handles your data is set out in our privacy policy.
| Emergency | Call or go to | Then read |
|---|---|---|
| Violence or immediate danger | 112 | Criminal law guide |
| Woman in distress | 181 | Family law guide |
| Child at risk | 1098 | Family law guide |
| Money lost online | 1930 and cybercrime.gov.in | Cyber law guide |
| Arrest of a family member | An advocate, or 15100 for legal aid | Bail guide |
| Eviction or demolition notice | An advocate without delay | Property guide |
| Hearing tomorrow, no lawyer | Post your matter marked urgent | Talk to an advocate |
If nobody nearby accepts, the request is widened to your state and then the country. If you need help at any stage, call 98913 43962.
Whether it is a job offer, a flat booking form, a rent agreement or a business contract, the same handful of clauses decide what happens when things go wrong.
Your mobile number goes only to the advocate who accepts your request, not to everyone.
India has no single small claims court, but several routes make modest claims realistic, and many people recover money they had written off simply by using the right one.
Before starting, weigh the amount at stake against your time, the court fee and travel. Often a firm, well-documented notice is the most efficient step.
Renting is the legal relationship most people enter most often, and the rules differ by state. Start with a written rent agreement that suits your state's law, registered where the law requires. Landlords should complete police verification of tenants. Tenants should keep rent receipts and a record of the property's condition at move-in. A landlord who wants a tenant out needs a reason the law accepts and usually a formal order; switching off water or power to force the issue only creates legal trouble for the landlord. Each city guide explains the local rent law and forum, and the property guide covers disputes in depth.
A file like this shortens the first consultation and usually lowers cost, because the advocate spends time on your case rather than on sorting papers.
National Lok Adalats are held on fixed dates announced in advance by the legal services authorities, usually several times a year, in every district and many High Courts. If you have a pending bank, cheque, accident, electricity, water or family dispute and the other side is open to settlement, ask your advocate or the District Legal Services Authority to list it. Pre-litigation disputes, such as a bank's claim against you, can also be taken up before any case is filed. An award there cannot be appealed, and the court fee on a settled pending case comes back to you, so prepare your terms in advance and read the award before agreeing.
Deadlines matter in your kind of matter. Book a free call back today rather than waiting.
Land is the most valuable asset most rural families own, and most rural legal problems are about it.
The property guide and the relevant city guide explain revenue procedures in more detail.
Delivery riders, drivers, domestic workers, construction labourers and others outside formal employment have more legal protection than they often realise. The Code on Social Security brings gig and platform workers within social security schemes, and some states have passed their own laws for platform workers. Registering on the national e-Shram portal can open access to welfare schemes. Unpaid wages, injuries at work and harassment can be raised with the labour authorities, and many informal workers qualify for free legal aid. The employment guide explains the labour codes and how to raise a claim.
The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 protects against discrimination, requires reasonable accommodation, and reserves a share of government jobs and places in higher education for persons with benchmark disabilities. Complaints about violations can be taken to the state commissioner for persons with disabilities or the chief commissioner at the national level, as well as to the courts. Persons with disabilities are entitled to free legal aid. When posting a matter on Mara Vakil, mention any access needs so the advocate can arrange meetings by phone, video or at an accessible place.
On the state's land record portal, using the village and survey or khata number.
The Code on Social Security brings gig and platform workers within social security schemes, and some states have their own platform worker laws.
To the state commissioner or chief commissioner for persons with disabilities, or to the courts.
Restrictions that apply after employment ends are generally not enforceable, though confidentiality obligations can be.
On dates announced in advance by the legal services authorities, usually several times a year.
No. Mara Vakil is a technology platform, not a law firm; advice comes from the independent advocate you choose.
Yes. A government scheme provides compensation for hit-and-run victims, claimed through the prescribed authority.
The family court, on the basis of the child's welfare.
First to the managing committee, then to the co-operative registrar or apartment authority, and in some cases the consumer commission or civil court.
Yes, under the 2019 law, through the district magistrate.
Yes. The law protects people who help road accident victims from harassment and liability for helping.
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Road accidents bring urgent medical needs and, later, claims for compensation. The law offers several kinds of help.
Parents meet the law over school admissions and fees, children's safety online, custody when a marriage breaks down, and guardianship of a child's property. School fee disputes can sometimes be taken to consumer commissions or state fee regulatory bodies where they exist. Online harassment of children can be reported on the cybercrime portal and to Childline 1098. Custody and guardianship are decided by family courts on the child's welfare, explained in the family law guide. Parents planning ahead can name a guardian for minor children in a will.
Disputes inside a building are especially wearing because neighbours keep meeting on the stairs, so a written complaint and a calm meeting with the committee often achieve more than an early legal notice. Living in a co-operative housing society or apartment complex brings disputes over maintenance charges, repairs, parking, redevelopment and elections. The society's bye-laws or the apartment owners' association rules are the first reference, and the managing committee the first forum. Unresolved disputes go to the state's co-operative registrar or apartment authority, depending on how the building is organised, and some can go to the consumer commission or civil court. Builders who fail to hand over common areas or form the association can be pursued before RERA. City guides explain how this works in Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore, Chennai and other cities.
Consensual same-sex relationships between adults are no longer a crime after the Supreme Court's 2018 decision in Navtej Singh Johar. The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 recognises the right to self-perceived gender identity, provides for certificates of identity and prohibits discrimination in education, employment and access to services. In 2023 the Supreme Court declined to recognise same-sex marriage, leaving the question to Parliament, while recognising the right of queer couples to live together without harassment. People facing threats or harassment can approach the police and the courts for protection, and are often eligible for free legal aid.
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Distance turns ordinary legal tasks into projects. A few habits make them manageable. Keep scanned copies of title deeds, identity documents and old agreements in secure online storage. Choose one trusted person in India and give them a registered power of attorney limited to what they need to do, rather than a sweeping general power. Check the state's registration portal periodically for any document registered on your property without your knowledge. Pay property tax online so the records stay current. For disputes, an advocate in the city where the property or case is located can act while you join consultations by video, and the city guides explain local procedures. For documents signed abroad, follow the attestation or apostille route and stamp them in India within the time allowed. Finally, tell a family member where your will and key papers are kept, so that nothing is lost if something happens to you while you are away.
Many of the pages on this site assume a rough picture of how courts and authorities in India fit together. Here is that picture in brief.
| Level | What it does |
|---|---|
| Supreme Court of India | The final court of appeal, sitting in New Delhi. It hears appeals by special leave, constitutional cases, transfer petitions between states and petitions for enforcement of fundamental rights. |
| High Courts | Twenty-five High Courts, some covering more than one state or union territory, with benches in several cities. They hear appeals, revisions and writ petitions, and a few have original civil jurisdiction. |
| District and sessions courts | The main trial courts in each district: district judges and sessions judges for serious civil and criminal matters, civil judges and magistrates below them. |
| Specialised courts | Family courts, commercial courts, special courts for particular offences, and motor accident claims tribunals. |
| Tribunals and commissions | Bodies such as consumer commissions, RERA, the NCLT, debts recovery and tax tribunals, administrative tribunals for government staff, and the National Green Tribunal. |
| Revenue courts and authorities | Officers such as the tehsildar, SDM and collector who decide many disputes about agricultural land and land records, with appeals inside the revenue hierarchy. |
| Lok Adalats and mediation | Forums for settling disputes by agreement, with Lok Adalat awards treated as decrees and no appeal from them. |
Learn more about choosing among them in the guide to choosing an advocate.
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| Situation | Keep these ready |
|---|---|
| Buying a flat | Title chain, encumbrance search, approved plan, RERA registration, tax receipts, society or authority no-dues |
| Renting out a home | Written agreement, tenant ID, police verification, rent receipts, inventory of fittings |
| Getting married | Age and address proof of both, photographs, witnesses with ID, divorce decree or death certificate if previously married |
| After a death in the family | Death certificate, will if any, list of heirs, account and policy details, property papers |
| Facing a police case | FIR copy, notices, identity proof, details of a surety, any medical reports |
| Filing a consumer complaint | Invoice, advertisement or brochure, proof of defect, complaints and replies |
| Job dispute | Appointment letter, salary slips, attendance records, emails, termination letter |
| Tax notice | The notice, returns for the year, computation, bank statements, invoices |
The law changes more often than most people realise. In the last two years alone, India replaced its criminal codes, brought the labour codes into force, introduced a new Income-tax Act and changed probate rules. Our legal news section explains important judgments and changes in plain English, with what each means for ordinary people. Each practice area and city guide shows the date it was last reviewed, so you can see whether it reflects recent changes. If a change affects a matter you are already involved in, ask your advocate how it applies, because cases started before a change may continue under the old law.
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Every page links to related pages, so you can start anywhere and follow the thread that fits your problem. If you are unsure where to begin, the twenty-five common questions near the top of this page are the quickest way in.
Our guides are written to be accurate, sourced and readable, and many readers use them to explain the law to others. You are welcome to link to any page. When quoting, please link to the original page and note the review date shown on it, since the law changes. For primary sources, rely on the official text of Acts and judgments, which our guides name. If you spot an error or want to suggest a topic, write to help@maravakil.in. Mara Vakil does not comment on individual cases or advocates.
Mara Vakil's pages are written in plain English, avoiding jargon where possible and explaining it where not. Advocates listed on the platform speak many Indian languages, and you can filter the directory by language so that you can explain your matter in the one you are most comfortable with. If you have difficulty using any part of the site, including with a screen reader, tell us at help@maravakil.in and we will work on it.
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| Tool | What it tells you |
|---|---|
| Stamp duty calculator | An estimate of stamp duty and registration charges on a property purchase, state by state, including concessions for women where they apply |
| Delhi stamp duty calculator | Delhi rates for men, women and joint buyers, with the registration fee |
| Cheque bounce calculator | The last date to send the notice, the payment window and the last date to file the complaint, counted from the bank's return memo |
| Consumer complaint fee calculator | Which commission hears your complaint and the fee payable for the amount involved |
| RTI fee calculator | The application fee and charges for copies and inspection |
| Gazette fee calculator | An estimate of the government fee for publishing a name change |
| Legal aid eligibility checker | Whether you qualify for a free lawyer under the Legal Services Authorities Act |
Calculators give estimates based on published rates. Government fees and rates change, so confirm the final figure before you pay.
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Yes. Free legal aid is available to many groups, including women, children, workers and people under the income limit. Call 15100.
Not always. Time limits vary widely; some claims can still be brought, others cannot. Ask an advocate before assuming either way.
No. Notices, complaints to regulators and ombudsmen, mediation and Lok Adalats resolve many disputes.
Usually yes, with the court's permission, though there may be consequences such as costs or being unable to refile.
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You may be able to appeal, and you may be ordered to pay some costs. Discuss risks with your advocate before starting.
Recordings can sometimes be used as evidence, subject to rules on electronic evidence and privacy. Ask an advocate before relying on them.
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Report it to your bank immediately and on 1930. Quick reporting limits your liability under RBI rules.
Sellers must follow their published return and refund policy and consumer law; unresolved complaints can go to the platform's grievance officer and then the consumer commission.
Patients and families can ask for copies of their records, and refusal can be complained about.
Under the data protection law you can ask for data no longer needed to be erased, subject to legal retention requirements.
No. It is a scam. Police do not arrest people over video calls. Hang up and report it on 1930.
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