Describe your legal problem once, in your own words, and an enrolment-verified advocate who handles that kind of matter can call you back. Your case goes first to advocates in your city, then to your state, and then across India if nobody nearer accepts. Your mobile number goes only to the advocate who accepts. This page explains exactly how posting works, what to write, who sees your case and how to stay safe. It is free for clients.
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Most people who need a lawyer in India do not know one. They ask a relative, a colleague, or the person who typed their rent agreement. Sometimes that works. Often it leads to the wrong kind of lawyer, in the wrong court, at the wrong price, or to a tout standing at the court gate. Posting your case online turns this around. Instead of you searching through names you cannot judge, you describe your problem once and advocates who actually handle that kind of matter come to you.
The idea is simple, but the details decide whether it works. Who sees your case? How is your phone number protected? Does a lawyer in another state call you about a dispute in your district court? Are the people responding really advocates? What if nobody responds? This page answers those questions in plain language, explains exactly how posting a case on Mara Vakil works, and shows you how to write your matter so the right advocate understands it in one reading.
You do not repeat your story on ten phone calls. Write it once and it reaches advocates who handle such matters.
Your case goes first to advocates in your city, because local advocates appear in the courts where your matter will be heard.
Advocates are listed only after their Bar Council enrolment details are checked by our team.
Your number reaches only the advocate who accepts. No lists of callers, no sale of your details.
Divorce, bail, property, cheque bounce, consumer, labour, tax, cyber fraud, wills and more, across India.
Posting, matching and the call back are free. You pay only the advocate you engage, for work you agree.
Posting takes about two minutes. You can do it from this page, from the "Post your case" button on any page of Mara Vakil, or from the talk to an advocate page.
If you prefer, you can look through enrolled advocate profiles, filter them by city, court, area of work and language, and pick one advocate to receive your matter. Our guide to finding a lawyer in India explains how to judge which advocate is right for you.
The most common complaint about online legal platforms is that the call comes from someone far away who does not practise in your court. We designed posting on Mara Vakil to avoid that. When you post a case, it is matched in rounds.
| Round | Who receives your case | When |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Your city | Enrolment-verified advocates in your city or nearby cities (for example, Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram and Faridabad are treated as one area) who handle your kind of matter | Immediately when you post |
| 2. Your state | Advocates in your state who handle your kind of matter, if nobody in your city is available or nobody has accepted | Immediately if your city has no matching advocate; otherwise after about 2 hours |
| 3. All India | Advocates across India who handle your kind of matter, useful for High Court, Supreme Court, tribunal and advisory work | If nobody in your state has accepted, after about 6 hours |
| Direct | One advocate you chose from the directory, or an advocate our team selects for your matter | When you send to an advocate directly, or when our team assigns it |
Matched advocates receive a notification on their phone and see the case on their dashboard. They see the type of matter, your city, your first name and what you wrote. They do not see your mobile number until they accept. The moment one advocate accepts, the case is taken and others can no longer accept it.
Why rounds rather than sending every case to everyone at once? Because a request seen by hundreds of advocates across the country leads to calls from people who cannot appear in your court, and it exposes your matter more widely than needed. Starting local and widening only when necessary gives you the best chance of a nearby advocate while making sure that, if there is nobody suitable nearby, your case still reaches someone who can help the same day.
Our team also watches requests that nobody has accepted. Where needed, the Mara Vakil team can send your case directly to a suitable advocate, so a genuine request does not sit unanswered.
Have a question about your own case? Talk to a lawyer who handles your kind of matter. Asking is free.
Advocates decide in a few seconds whether a request is something they can help with. A clear description gets a faster, better-matched response. You do not need to write much; you need to write the right things.
"In [month and year], [what happened]. The other side is [who: husband, employer, builder, bank, neighbour]. I have [documents: agreement, notice, FIR, receipts]. [Any deadline or court date]. I want [what you want]."
You can describe your case in Hindi, English or a mix of both, the way you would explain it to a friend. Spelling and grammar do not matter. What matters is that the facts, dates and what you want are clear. If you would prefer the advocate to speak to you in a particular language, such as Hindi, Marathi, Tamil or Bengali, say so in your description.
These examples show the level of detail that works well. Change the facts to match yours.
| Kind of case | Example description |
|---|---|
| Mutual consent divorce | Married in 2018 in Jaipur, living separately since June 2024. We both agree to divorce. One daughter, aged 5, will stay with me. Need help with the petition and settlement terms. |
| Maintenance | Husband left in 2023 and pays nothing for me and our son. He works in a private company in Pune. I have no income. Want to claim maintenance. |
| Bail | My brother was arrested yesterday in Ghaziabad after a fight in the market. FIR registered at the local police station. He will be produced in court today. Need bail urgently. |
| Anticipatory bail | My in-laws have filed a complaint against me and my parents in Lucknow. Police called me for questioning. We fear arrest. Want to apply for anticipatory bail. |
| Property dispute | My late father's house in Patna is occupied by my uncle, who says it is his. Father bought it in 1995; I have the sale deed. Want to get possession and my share. |
| Builder delay | Booked a flat in Noida in 2019, paid ₹48 lakh. Possession was due in 2022 and is still not given. Want a refund with interest or possession. |
| Cheque bounce | A client gave me a cheque for ₹3,20,000 that bounced on 2 October for insufficient funds. Need to send a legal notice and file a case if he does not pay. |
| Consumer complaint | Health insurance claim of ₹2.4 lakh for my mother's surgery was rejected in August saying pre-existing disease. Policy was taken in 2020. Want to challenge it. |
| Job and salary | Terminated by my company in Bengaluru without notice after five years. Three months' salary and gratuity not paid. Want to recover dues. |
| Cyber fraud | Lost ₹1.8 lakh through a fake investment app last week. Complained on 1930 and the cyber portal. Want help with recovery and police follow-up. |
| Tax notice | Received an income tax notice for 2022-23 about a property sale I did not report. Reply is due in 15 days. Need help with the reply. |
| Will or inheritance | My mother died without a will, leaving a flat in Chennai and bank deposits. My brother and I want to transfer them to our names. |
| Court marriage | We are an inter-caste couple in Delhi, both adults, and want to marry under the Special Marriage Act. Need help with the notice and documents. |
| Tenant or landlord | Tenant in my Mumbai flat stopped paying rent eight months ago and refuses to vacate. Rent agreement expired last year. |
Mara Vakil lists advocates across practice areas. When you post your case, the type of help you choose and the words you write decide which advocates see it. Each practice area has a detailed guide if you want to understand your matter first.
| Practice area | Common matters | Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Divorce and maintenance | Mutual and contested divorce, alimony, maintenance, custody | Divorce lawyer |
| Family matters | Domestic violence, guardianship, family settlements, senior citizens' maintenance | Family lawyer |
| Criminal cases | FIR, police complaints, trials, quashing, criminal appeals | Criminal lawyer |
| Bail | Regular bail, anticipatory bail, default bail | Bail lawyer |
| Property | Title, partition, possession, builders, tenants, RERA | Property lawyer |
| Civil and recovery | Money recovery, contracts, injunctions, defamation | Civil lawyer |
| Consumer | Defective goods, services, insurance, banks, builders | Consumer lawyer |
| Corporate and business | Company law, shareholder disputes, contracts, insolvency | Corporate lawyer |
| Cyber crime | Online fraud, hacked accounts, morphed images, harassment | Cyber lawyer |
| Labour and employment | Termination, salary, gratuity, PF, workplace harassment | Labour lawyer |
| Tax | Income tax notices, GST demands, appeals | Tax lawyer |
| Wills and succession | Wills, probate, succession certificates, inheritance disputes | Will lawyer |
| Cheque bounce | Section 138 notices and complaints | Cheque bounce notice |
| Marriage | Court marriage, marriage registration | Court marriage |
If your matter does not fit neatly, choose "Not sure yet". It is shared with advocates in your city across practice areas, and the advocate who accepts can tell you which kind of lawyer you need.
Every advocate on Mara Vakil has had their Bar Council enrolment checked before being listed.
These short notes explain what usually happens after you post the most common kinds of cases, so you know what to expect on the first call. Each links to a detailed guide.
The advocate will first ask whether both of you agree to separate. If you do, a mutual consent petition can be filed once you have lived separately for at least a year, with terms on maintenance, custody and belongings settled in writing. If you do not agree, the advocate will discuss the grounds available under your personal law, interim maintenance and how long a contested case may take. Bring your marriage proof and a note of income and assets. Read the divorce lawyer guide.
For an arrest, the advocate needs the police station, the FIR number if known, the sections mentioned and the time of arrest. Bail for many offences can be sought before the magistrate at the first production; serious offences may need the Sessions Court or High Court. If you only fear arrest, the advocate can apply for anticipatory bail and advise you on joining the investigation. Keep the identity documents of a possible surety ready. Read the bail lawyer guide.
The first question is usually about title: whose name is on the sale deed or revenue record, and whether the property was bought, inherited or gifted. Next comes possession: who is in occupation and since when. Depending on the answers, the advocate may suggest a legal notice, a suit for partition, possession or injunction, a complaint about a forged document, or a family settlement. Keep the title documents and mutation records ready. Read the property lawyer guide.
Timing is everything. The advocate will ask when the cheque was presented, the date on the bank's return memo, and whether a notice has been sent. The demand notice must go within 30 days of the memo; if the amount is not paid within 15 days of the notice being received, the complaint must be filed within the following month. Keep the original cheque, the memo and proof of the debt. Our cheque bounce notice service handles the notice stage.
The advocate will look at what you paid, what was promised, and how the seller, builder, insurer or bank responded to your complaints. Many matters can be filed before the district consumer commission where you live, and you can claim compensation and costs as well as a refund or replacement. Keep the invoice, policy or agreement and all emails. Read the consumer lawyer guide.
Speed matters most. The advocate will check whether you have reported on the 1930 helpline and the national cyber crime portal, and whether the bank has frozen the receiving account. They can help you follow up with the cyber police, write to the banks involved, and seek release of frozen money through the proper process. Keep screenshots, transaction IDs and the complaint number. Read the cyber lawyer guide.
The advocate will ask about your role, your appointment letter, how the employment ended and what dues are unpaid: salary, notice pay, leave encashment, gratuity, provident fund. The right forum depends on whether you are a workman under labour law, the amounts involved and the terms of your contract. Read the labour lawyer guide.
Advocates on Mara Vakil practise in district courts, High Courts, tribunals and the Supreme Court across India. When you post your case, the city you enter decides who sees it first. These are the main regions and the courts most people deal with.
| Region | Cities and districts | Courts people commonly need |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi NCR | Delhi, Noida, Greater Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram, Faridabad | Tis Hazari, Saket, Karkardooma, Rohini, Dwarka, Patiala House, Rouse Avenue, Delhi High Court; district courts in Gautam Buddh Nagar, Ghaziabad, Gurugram and Faridabad |
| Maharashtra | Mumbai, Thane, Navi Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar | Bombay High Court and its benches, City Civil and Sessions Courts, family courts, consumer commissions |
| Karnataka | Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mangaluru, Hubballi-Dharwad, Belagavi | Karnataka High Court and benches, City Civil Court Bengaluru, family courts |
| Tamil Nadu | Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Tiruchirappalli, Salem | Madras High Court and Madurai Bench, City Civil Court, district courts |
| Telangana and Andhra Pradesh | Hyderabad, Secunderabad, Warangal, Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Guntur, Tirupati | Telangana High Court, Andhra Pradesh High Court, City Civil Court Hyderabad |
| West Bengal and the East | Kolkata, Howrah, Siliguri, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Guwahati, Patna, Ranchi | Calcutta, Orissa, Gauhati, Patna and Jharkhand High Courts, City Civil Court Kolkata |
| Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand | Lucknow, Kanpur, Prayagraj, Varanasi, Agra, Meerut, Dehradun | Allahabad High Court and Lucknow Bench, Uttarakhand High Court, district courts |
| Rajasthan, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh | Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara, Rajkot, Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior, Jabalpur | Rajasthan, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh High Courts and benches, district courts |
| Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Himachal, Jammu and Kashmir | Chandigarh, Mohali, Panchkula, Ludhiana, Amritsar, Jalandhar, Shimla, Jammu, Srinagar | Punjab and Haryana High Court, Himachal Pradesh High Court, High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh |
| Kerala, Goa and others | Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Kozhikode, Panaji, Margao, and all other districts | Kerala High Court, Bombay High Court at Goa, and district courts across India |
Our city pages explain local courts in more detail: Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Pune, Ahmedabad, Jaipur and Lucknow. See every city on lawyers by city.
Not sure what applies to you? Describe your situation and a verified advocate can call you back.
A legal problem is personal. A posted case on Mara Vakil is built to share only what an advocate needs to decide whether to help, and nothing more.
| Information | Who sees it |
|---|---|
| Type of matter, city and your description | Matched, enrolment-verified advocates, and the Mara Vakil team |
| Your first name | Matched advocates |
| Your full name and mobile number | Only the advocate who accepts your case, and the Mara Vakil team |
| Your documents | Nobody, until you choose to share them with the advocate you engage |
Most advocates who call you will be genuine and helpful. But fraud in the name of lawyers, police and courts is common, and it is worth knowing the warning signs.
A genuine advocate will share their enrolment number and State Bar Council without hesitation. You can check it with the Bar Council.
Nobody needs to be paid to "release" your case, "register" it or get it "approved". Mara Vakil charges clients nothing to find or consult advocates.
An advocate can explain your chances; nobody can guarantee a judge's decision or offer "settings".
No advocate, court or platform needs your OTP, UPI PIN, card details or bank password.
Agree the fee and what it covers in writing, and pay against receipts, preferably by traceable methods.
Courts do not demand money on calls, and there is no "digital arrest". Hang up and contact your advocate or the cyber helpline 1930.
If anyone contacting you through Mara Vakil asks for money in suspicious ways, report it to us through the help centre; profiles that misuse Mara Vakil are suspended or taken down.
A posted case is only as good as the people who receive it. That is why posting on Mara Vakil reaches only advocates whose profiles have been approved by our team.
Profiles show facts that advocates are allowed to share under Rule 36 of the Bar Council of India Rules: name, enrolment, courts, practice areas, languages and contact. There are no ratings, success claims or paid placements. Read the advocate listing policy.
Clients never pay Mara Vakil. Posting your matter and the call back are free.
Legal work in India is intensely local. Each court complex has its own practices: how cases are listed, which days certain matters are heard, how copies are obtained, and how the registry works. An advocate who appears in your court every day knows these details and can attend short dates without extra travel cost.
That is why posted cases go to your city first. For matters in the High Court or Supreme Court, or for advice that does not depend on a particular court, an advocate elsewhere in your state or in India may be perfectly suitable, which is why cases widen if nobody nearby accepts.
You can post a case even if it is already pending, for example if you want a new advocate, a second opinion, or help with an appeal.
A second opinion is common and sensible in serious matters: before filing a large suit, before accepting a settlement, after an adverse order, or when the advice you received does not feel right. Post your case saying that you want a second opinion, with a short note of the advice you already have. The advocate who accepts can review your documents and tell you whether they agree, without taking over the case unless you want them to.
Seeking a second opinion is not disloyal to your advocate. Most experienced advocates welcome it in difficult matters, because it gives the client confidence in the plan.
Your mobile number goes only to the advocate who accepts your request, not to everyone.
Being ready for these questions makes the first call short and useful.
Answer honestly, including facts that seem to hurt you. An advocate can plan around a difficult fact, but not around a surprise in court.
Deadlines matter in your kind of matter. Book a free call back today rather than waiting.
Posting a case on Mara Vakil, being matched with advocates, the call back and tracking your request are free for clients, always. Mara Vakil takes no cut from what you pay your advocate and does not add any charge.
The advocate's professional fee for consultation, drafting or court work is agreed directly between you and the advocate. Fees vary with the city, the court, the complexity of the matter and the advocate's experience. A few advocates offer a brief first consultation at no charge, while many charge for it. Ask before the meeting.
Our guide to legal fees in India explains common fee arrangements. If you cannot afford an advocate, you may be entitled to free legal aid, explained below.
Some legal problems cannot wait. When you post, say clearly if the matter is urgent and why, and choose "Today" for urgency where the form offers it. Advocates see urgent requests marked as urgent.
| Situation | What to write | What to do meanwhile |
|---|---|---|
| Arrest | Name of the police station, time of arrest, and when the person will be produced in court | The arrested person has the right to meet an advocate during interrogation and has to be produced before a magistrate within a day (24 hours) |
| Fear of arrest | The complaint or FIR, the police station, and whether you have been called | Do not ignore police notices; an advocate can seek anticipatory bail |
| Court date soon | The court, case number if known, and the date | Keep the summons or notice ready; an advocate can appear or seek time |
| Notice with a deadline | Date of receiving the notice and the deadline | Do not reply in anger; keep proof of when it arrived |
| Domestic violence | Your city and whether you are safe now | In danger, call 112 or the women's helpline 181 first |
| Online fraud | Amount, date, and whether you reported on 1930 | Call 1930 immediately and report on the national cyber crime portal |
When you post, you get a request ID such as MVR-1234567. Save it with your mobile number. You can check the status any time on the talk to an advocate page under "My requests".
| Status | What it means |
|---|---|
| Waiting for advocate | Your case has been sent to matched advocates and is waiting for one to accept |
| Confirmed | An advocate has accepted and fixed a consultation; their name and the time are shown |
| Completed | The consultation took place |
| Cancelled | You cancelled the request |
The status history also shows each step, such as "Sent to 6 advocates in your city" or "Sent to advocates in the same state", so you know how far your case has reached.
Want a second opinion? Talk to another enrolment-verified advocate, free.
You do not have to classify your case to post it. But knowing the broad kind of matter helps you choose the right type of help in the form, and helps you understand what the advocate tells you.
Someone has committed, or is accused of, an offence: assault, cheating, theft, dowry harassment, cyber fraud. The State prosecutes through the police; the accused may need bail. Cheque bounce is a criminal complaint too, though it is mostly about money.
A dispute about rights and money between private parties: property, contracts, recovery, injunctions, defamation, partition. The person who files must prove the claim; the remedy is usually money, possession or an order.
Marriage, divorce, maintenance, custody, guardianship and domestic violence. Family courts encourage counselling and settlement, and many matters move faster when both sides agree.
A complaint about goods or services you paid for: a defective product, a builder, an insurer, a bank, an airline. Consumer commissions are designed to be simple and inexpensive.
Salary, termination, gratuity, provident fund, harassment at work. Some disputes go to labour authorities and courts; others to civil courts or the High Court.
Tax notices, government action, service matters, licences, police inaction. Many of these involve tribunals or writ petitions in the High Court.
Many real problems mix these. A property dispute can involve a forged document, which is criminal; a divorce can come with a domestic violence complaint. Mention everything in your description; the advocate will advise on each part.
This table is a plain-language pointer to the laws behind common problems. It is not legal advice, but it helps you follow what your advocate explains.
| Problem | Main laws |
|---|---|
| Crimes, FIR and trial | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023; Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023; Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 |
| Divorce and maintenance | Hindu Marriage Act, 1955; Special Marriage Act, 1954; personal laws of other communities; maintenance under Section 144 of the BNSS |
| Domestic violence | Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 |
| Cheque bounce | Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 |
| Consumer complaints | Consumer Protection Act, 2019 |
| Builders and flats | Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, and the consumer law |
| Property and contracts | Transfer of Property Act, 1882; Indian Contract Act, 1872; Specific Relief Act, 1963; Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 |
| Inheritance | Hindu Succession Act, 1956; Indian Succession Act, 1925; personal laws |
| Cyber fraud and online abuse | Information Technology Act, 2000, with the BNS |
| Workplace harassment of women | Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 |
| Income tax and GST | Income-tax Act, 2025 (from April 2026) and the 1961 Act for earlier years; GST laws |
| Time limits | Limitation Act, 1963, and special laws |
Fees are agreed directly between you and the advocate. Booking the call back costs nothing.
Keep originals safe and share copies first. Make a second set of copies for yourself.
One reason to post your case early is that the law fixes time limits. A strong case can be lost simply because it was filed too late. Some common examples:
| Matter | Usual time limit |
|---|---|
| Cheque bounce | Notice to the drawer within 30 days of receiving the bank's return memo; complaint within one month after the 15-day payment period ends |
| Consumer complaint | Two years from when the cause of action arose |
| Money recovery suit | Generally three years |
| First appeal in a civil case | Within 30 days when the appeal lies to the district court, and 90 days when it lies to the High Court |
| Reply to a notice | Whatever time the notice gives, often 15 or 30 days |
| Bail after arrest | At once: an arrested person has to be taken before a magistrate within 24 hours |
Courts can sometimes condone delay for sufficient cause, but that is not guaranteed. Post as soon as the problem arises, and mention any deadline.
Many disputes end better outside court. When you post, it is fine to say you would prefer a settlement. A good advocate will consider these options with you:
Every case turns on its own facts. A verified advocate can tell you what applies to yours.
If your matter does go to court, knowing the rhythm of Indian litigation helps you stay calm and involved.
Our guide to finding a lawyer covers fees, vakalatnama, changing lawyers and complaints in more detail.
| Way | Good for | Limits |
|---|---|---|
| Posting your case on Mara Vakil | Reaching nearby advocates who handle your kind of matter quickly, free, without sharing your number widely | You still need to judge the advocate in a conversation and agree the fee |
| Asking family and friends | Trust and first-hand experience | They may not take your kind of case, or may practise in a different court |
| Going to the court complex | Meeting local advocates in person | Touts operate near many courts; go to the bar association office rather than accepting offers at the gate |
| Paid online consultation apps | A quick call for general advice | The advocate may be far away; check enrolment and whether they can take up your case in court |
| Legal services authority | Free advocate for eligible people | Eligibility conditions apply |
The Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 entitles several groups of people to free legal services, including an advocate and court fees, whatever the stage of the case. They include women and children, members of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, persons with disability, industrial workers, people in custody, victims of trafficking or disaster, and people whose income is below the limit fixed by their state.
You can post your case on Mara Vakil and seek legal aid at the same time. An advocate who calls you can also tell you whether legal aid is the better route for your matter.
Ready to take the next step? Book a free call back in under two minutes.
NRIs often have a property, family or inheritance matter in India while living elsewhere. Enter the Indian city where the matter is, and mention that you live abroad and your time zone. Many advocates consult by video and can explain when your presence in India is needed and when a power of attorney will do.
You can post on behalf of a parent, a spouse or a person in custody. Say who the matter concerns and your relationship. Give your own number if you will coordinate. The advocate will need to speak to the person concerned before acting for them.
For unpaid invoices, cheque bounce, contracts, GST notices or employee issues, describe the business, the amount and the documents. Mention if you have recurring needs; some advocates offer retainers.
Mention it in your description. Advocate profiles on Mara Vakil show the languages each advocate speaks, and you can also choose an advocate yourself from the directory.
Many people post just to understand their position: whether a notice is serious, whether they have a case, or what their rights are. Say so, and the advocate can advise you without starting any proceedings.
Enrolled advocates can join Mara Vakil free and receive posted cases from clients in their city and practice areas. Applications are checked against State Bar Council records before profiles go live. Approved advocates get a dashboard with client requests, phone notifications when a case near them is posted, a free case diary with hearing reminders, and court groups. Profiles show only particulars allowed under Rule 36 of the Bar Council of India Rules, with no ratings or paid rankings. Apply to join as an advocate.
Prefer to speak to a lawyer first? Talk to a verified advocate who handles your kind of matter.
These short stories are made up from common situations; none describes a real person.
A teacher in Indore receives a legal notice from her husband's lawyer. She posts her case at night, describing the notice, the date, and that she wants to protect her son's maintenance. Two family advocates in Indore see it the next morning; one accepts, calls her before noon and meets her that evening with the notice. She replies within the time given and later files for maintenance.
A shopkeeper in a small district of Uttar Pradesh posts a case about a rejected health insurance claim. No consumer advocate in his town is listed, so the case goes to advocates across the state, and an advocate in Lucknow who regularly appears before consumer commissions accepts. They work by phone and video, and the complaint is filed before the district commission where the shopkeeper lives.
A daughter in Faridabad posts an urgent case giving the police station and the time of arrest. It reaches criminal advocates in the NCR at once. An advocate in Faridabad accepts within the hour, speaks to the police station, and appears for bail when her father is produced the next morning.
An NRI posts a case about transferring his mother's flat after her death. A Kochi advocate who handles succession accepts, explains the documents the housing society and the revenue office will ask for, and arranges a power of attorney for his sister in India to complete the process.
A man in Pune posts a property dispute; the advocate who accepts mainly handles criminal work and suggests a property specialist. The man sends his request to advocates again from his status page, and a civil advocate who practises in the Pune district court takes it up.
On Mara Vakil, a posted case is visible only to matched, enrolment-verified advocates and our team. It is never published.
No. Posting only connects you with an advocate. Nothing is filed until you engage an advocate and decide to go ahead.
Your case goes first to advocates in your city, then your state, and only then across India if nobody nearer has accepted.
Posting, matching and the call back are free for clients. You pay only the advocate you engage.
No. Describe what happened in your own words. The advocate will identify the law and the right forum.
You are free to decide after speaking to them, and can ask for your case to be sent to others.
Have your documents ready? Book a free call back and share the details with the advocate.
Fill the short form on this page with your name, mobile number, city, type of help and a few lines about what happened, tick the consent box and send. Posting on Mara Vakil is free for clients.
Enrolment-verified advocates in your city who handle your kind of matter see it first, then advocates in your state and across India if nobody nearer accepts. Our team can also see it.
No. Only the advocate who accepts your case receives your number. Others see only your first name, city and description.
Most calls come the same working day or the next. Urgent cases such as arrests or near deadlines are marked urgent and often get faster responses.
Your case automatically reaches advocates in your state after about two hours, and across India after about six hours. The Mara Vakil team can also send it directly to a suitable advocate.
No. Posting only connects you with an advocate. Nothing is filed in court until you engage an advocate and decide to proceed.
What happened, the important dates, any notice, FIR or court date, the city, and what you want now. Three or four simple lines are enough.
Yes. Say whom the matter concerns and your relationship. The advocate will need to speak with that person before acting for them.
Yes. Enter the Indian city where the matter is and mention that you live abroad. Many advocates consult by video.
Advocates are listed after our team checks their enrolment details with the State Bar Council records. You can also ask the advocate for their enrolment number and check it yourself.
The fee depends on the matter, city and advocate, and is agreed directly between you and the advocate. Ask before the consultation and agree it in writing.
Yes. Open the advocate directory, filter by city, court, area of work or language, and send your matter to the one advocate you prefer.
Yes. From your request status, you can cancel it or send it to advocates again.
Any legal matter: divorce, maintenance, bail, criminal cases, property, tenants, builders, cheque bounce, consumer complaints, jobs and salary, tax notices, cyber fraud, wills and inheritance, court marriage and more.
Your case is not published, your number goes only to the accepting advocate, and Mara Vakil does not sell your data. Conversations with your advocate about the matter are legally privileged.
You may be eligible for free legal aid. Call 15100 or visit the District Legal Services Authority at your district court.
Yes. Contact the help centre with your request ID and the team can follow up or send your case directly to a suitable advocate.
No. You only need your name, mobile number and a short description. You get a request ID to track the case without logging in.
Yes. Write in the language you are comfortable with, in Hindi, English or Hinglish. Mention the language you prefer for the call, and advocates who speak it can respond.
You need to give a name and a working mobile number so the advocate who accepts can call you. Other advocates see only your first name, and your number stays private until acceptance.
Yes. Post each separate matter on its own, so it reaches advocates who handle that kind of case. Related problems, such as a divorce and a maintenance claim, can go in one description.
Only if nobody in your city or state accepts your case first, or if your matter suits an advocate elsewhere, such as a Supreme Court case. Your city always comes first.
They are the same service on Mara Vakil. Whether you use the Post your case button or the talk to an advocate page, your matter is sent to matched advocates and the one who accepts calls you.
No. Mara Vakil runs the technology that puts clients in touch with enrolled advocates. Nobody at Mara Vakil gives legal advice, and clients pay nothing to the platform.
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Describe your matter in a few lines with your city and any deadline. Enrolment-verified advocates near you can see it, and the one who accepts will call you. It is free for clients.
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