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Marriage under the Special Marriage Act, 1954, before the Marriage Officer. Open to couples of any religion.
Vedic marriage ceremony at an Arya Samaj Mandir with a marriage certificate, usually arranged within days.
Divorce by mutual consent under Section 13B of the Hindu Marriage Act, handled by an independent advocate.
Change your name officially through publication in the Gazette of India, with affidavit and newspaper ads.
Publish your name change notice in English and Hindi or regional newspapers, with the paper copy delivered.
Any general affidavit drafted, printed on stamp paper and notarised: address, gap year, single status and more.
Rent agreement drafted for landlord and tenant, notarised or registered as needed.
Legal notice drafted and sent by an independent advocate for money recovery, property, consumer or employment issues.
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Your request goes to enrolment-checked advocates who handle such matters in your city.
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Check the status any time with your request ID and mobile number.
Write what happened in your own words. Your request goes straight to the dashboards of Bar Council enrolled advocates who handle such matters. One of them accepts, sees your number and calls you to fix a consultation.
Bar Council enrolled advocates by practice area and city. Open a profile, or send your matter to one advocate directly.
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Choosing the right area is the most common reason a request reaches the right advocate quickly.
| Practice area | What it usually covers |
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Write what happened in your own words. You do not need to know whether it is civil or criminal. Your request reaches Bar Council enrolled advocates who handle such matters, and the one who accepts confirms a time for a phone, video or office consultation.
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Every way to get free legal advice in India, the helplines to call first, how to prepare for a call with an advocate, the questions to ask, your rights with the police, short answers to the questions people ask lawyers most, and what to do after the call.
Most people in India speak to a lawyer only when a problem has already become a crisis: the police have called, a court summons has arrived, a builder has disappeared with the money, or a spouse has moved out and stopped answering. By then, options have narrowed. A notice reply that could have been sent in a week is now overdue. Evidence that could have been preserved has been deleted. A settlement that was possible has turned into a case.
A short conversation with an advocate at the first sign of trouble changes that. It tells you whether the problem is serious or routine, what the law says in plain words, what to do and what not to do in the next few days, and whether you need to act at all. Very often the answer is reassuring: the notice is a standard demand, the threat has no legal basis, or the dispute can be settled with a letter. When it is not reassuring, you have time to act properly.
Speaking to a lawyer early is also cheaper. A consultation and a well-drafted letter cost a fraction of a contested case. Many advocates say the matters they find hardest are not the complicated ones, but the simple ones that were left too long: an eviction that could have been stopped with a timely reply, an insurance rejection that could have been challenged within the limitation period, or a cheque bounce complaint that was filed a week too late. A ten-minute call at the start avoids most of these.
Limitation periods, notice periods and appeal windows are strict. An early call tells you how much time you actually have.
Messages, call records, CCTV footage and bank entries disappear. A lawyer tells you what to save and how.
A careless reply to a notice or a statement to the police can hurt your case. Advice first avoids that.
Many disputes end with a notice, a negotiation or mediation, at far lower cost than a court case.
Not sure which lawyer you need? Describe your problem once and an enrolment-verified advocate who handles it can call you back, free.
Sending a request is free and does not by itself create an advocate-client relationship. That begins only when you engage an advocate. Read how posting your case works for full details on who sees your matter and how your privacy is protected.
Every advocate on Mara Vakil has had their Bar Council enrolment checked before being listed.
Knowing what to expect makes the first call easier, especially if you have never spoken to a lawyer before.
If the advocate is not the right fit, for example if they mainly handle a different kind of matter, it is fine to say so politely. You can send your request to other advocates.
Free legal advice in India is more widely available than most people realise. Some routes are run by the government, some by courts and law schools, and some by platforms. Here is what each offers.
| Route | What you get | How to reach it |
|---|---|---|
| Mara Vakil | A call back from an enrolment-verified advocate who handles your kind of matter, near you where possible. Free for clients; any fee for further work is agreed with the advocate | The form on this page, or the Post your case button on any page |
| National legal aid helpline | Free advice and, for eligible people, a free advocate through the legal services authorities | Call 15100 |
| District Legal Services Authority | Front office at every district court for advice, applications for legal aid, and Lok Adalat settlements | Visit the DLSA office in your district court complex |
| Taluka Legal Services Committee | The same services closer to home in smaller towns | Visit the taluka or sub-divisional court |
| Tele-Law | Free advice from panel lawyers by video or phone at Common Service Centres, under the Department of Justice | Visit your nearest Common Service Centre |
| Nyaya Bandhu | The Department of Justice's pro bono programme, linking people with advocates who volunteer their services | Through the Nyaya Bandhu programme and its app |
| Law school legal aid clinics | Guidance and help with documents by law students under faculty supervision | Law colleges and universities near you |
| Lok Adalat | Settlement of disputes by compromise, with no court fee | Through the legal services authority or the court where your case is pending |
Section 12 of the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 guarantees a free advocate, along with court fees and copies, to several groups: every woman and child; SC and ST members; people trafficked or forced into labour; persons with disability; victims of disasters, caste atrocities and ethnic violence; industrial workmen; anyone in custody; and anyone earning less than the income ceiling their state has fixed. Our eligibility checker tells you in a minute whether you qualify.
Have a deadline or an arrest? Mark your request urgent and a verified advocate can call you today.
If you are eligible for legal aid, or prefer a government service, here is what to expect.
You can use legal aid and Mara Vakil together. Many people first speak to an advocate here to understand their matter, and then apply for legal aid for the case itself.
Some situations need immediate help that no lawyer can give over the phone. Call these numbers first, then speak to an advocate.
| Situation | Number |
|---|---|
| Any emergency: danger to life, violence, crime in progress | 112 |
| Women in distress, domestic violence | 181 (Women Helpline); National Commission for Women helpline 7827170170 |
| Children in danger or need of care | 1098 (Childline) |
| Online fraud, hacked accounts, cyber crime | 1930, and report on the national cyber crime portal |
| Senior citizens needing help | 14567 (Elderline) |
| Consumer complaints and guidance | 1915 (National Consumer Helpline) |
| Free legal aid | 15100 |
Numbers and services can change. If a number does not connect, use 112 in an emergency and your district legal services authority for legal aid.
| Mode | Best for | Keep in mind |
|---|---|---|
| Phone call | First conversations, quick questions, urgent advice, updates on a running case | Hard to review documents; take notes during the call |
| Video call | Showing documents, longer discussions, clients in another city or abroad | Needs a stable connection; keep scanned copies ready to share with the advocate only |
| Office meeting | Serious, complex or sensitive matters, signing documents, the start of a case | Travel time; carry originals and copies |
You can choose your preferred mode in the form. The advocate may suggest a different mode if the matter needs it, for example an office meeting before filing a case, or a video call to go through a long agreement.
Advocates are busy, and first calls are often short. A little preparation turns a vague conversation into useful advice.
"My name is ___. In ___ (month, year), ___ happened. The other side is my ___. I have ___ (documents). There is a ___ (deadline or date) on ___. I want to know ___."
Clients never pay Mara Vakil. Booking a call back from an advocate costs nothing.
On the call, the advocate may ask you to read out details from a document. Knowing what each paper is helps you find the right line quickly.
| Paper | What it is | What to read out |
|---|---|---|
| Legal notice | A letter from the other side's advocate making a demand | The date, the sender, what is demanded and the time given |
| Summons | A court's order to appear or to reply | The court name, case number, the parties and the date |
| FIR copy | The first information report registered by the police | The FIR number, police station, date and the sections |
| Police notice | A notice asking you to appear before the police | The police station, the section under which it is issued and the date to appear |
| Order sheet | The record of what happened at each court hearing | The last order and the next date |
| Bank or demand notice | A demand from a lender or authority | The amount, the law cited and the deadline |
| Agreement or deed | The contract or title document at the centre of the dispute | The date, the parties, and the clause about the problem |
The CNR number printed on many court papers lets you and your advocate check the case status on the eCourts portal.
People often come off a legal call realising they forgot the one question that mattered. These lists cover what most people in each situation need to know.
Your mobile number goes only to the advocate who accepts your request, never to a list of callers.
If you need a considered view in writing, for example before buying a property or filing a large claim, ask for a written legal opinion. Advocates usually charge for written opinions because they take time to research and draft.
For the situations people call about most urgently, the first advice tends to follow a pattern. Knowing it helps you act quickly and ask sharper questions.
The advocate will want the police station, the FIR number and sections if known, and the time of arrest. The arrested person must be produced before a magistrate within 24 hours, and bail for many offences can be sought at that first production. Gather the person's identity documents and those of a relative who can stand surety. Do not pay anyone who offers to "settle" the matter with the police. See the bail lawyer guide.
For many offences the police now issue a notice asking the person to appear instead of arresting them. If you comply and cooperate, arrest should ordinarily not follow unless the police record reasons. The advocate will tell you whether to appear, what to carry, whether to seek anticipatory bail first, and whether they should accompany you. A notice to a witness is different, and some people, such as women and elderly men, cannot be required to come to the station at all.
Note the court, the case number and the date. In a civil case, you will usually have to file a written reply within a fixed time; missing it can lead to the case going ahead without your side. In a criminal complaint, such as cheque bounce, you must appear or have an advocate seek exemption. Missing the first date can lead to a warrant.
If a secured lender sends a demand notice under the SARFAESI Act, it gives 60 days to pay. You can send a representation or objection, which the bank must answer, and if the bank takes possession or other measures, you can approach the Debts Recovery Tribunal, generally within 45 days. An advocate will look at the loan papers, the amounts and whether the procedure has been followed.
Safety comes first: call 112 or 181. The advocate will explain protection, residence, monetary relief and custody orders available under the domestic violence law, the role of the protection officer, and whether to file a police complaint as well. Keep medical records, photographs and messages.
The advocate will first ask whether you called 1930 and reported on the cyber crime portal, because speed decides whether money can be frozen. They will then help you follow up with the bank and cyber police, and advise on getting frozen money released through the proper process.
Do not sign a resignation or full and final settlement you have not read. The advocate will ask for your appointment letter, salary slips, the termination letter and messages, work out whether you are a workman under labour law, and calculate the dues you can claim.
Want a second opinion on your case? Talk to another enrolment-verified advocate, free.
Evidence that exists today may be gone next week. Advocates frequently find that a client had a strong case but lost the proof. Before or right after your first call, protect what you have.
Many people call a lawyer because of the police. These rights under the Constitution and the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita apply to everyone. An advocate can explain how they apply in your situation.
| Right | What it means |
|---|---|
| To know the grounds of arrest | An arrested person must be told the grounds of arrest, and of the right to bail in bailable offences |
| To have someone informed | Someone the arrested person names, a relative or friend, must be told of the arrest and where the person is held |
| To consult an advocate | Under Article 22(1) of the Constitution, an arrested person may consult a lawyer of their own choosing and be defended by them; the BNSS allows meeting an advocate during interrogation, though not throughout it |
| To be produced before a magistrate | No later than 24 hours after arrest, not counting the journey to court |
| To a medical examination | An arrested person is to be medically examined, and can ask for it |
| Protection for women | Save in exceptional circumstances with a magistrate's prior permission, a woman is not to be arrested after sunset and before sunrise |
| Witnesses at home | Women, boys under fifteen, men over sixty and persons with disability or acute illness may not be summoned to a police station as witnesses; they are questioned where they live |
| Free legal aid | A person in custody is entitled to free legal aid and can ask the magistrate for a lawyer |
If you believe these rights are being denied, tell your advocate at once. They can raise it before the magistrate.
Fees are agreed directly between you and the advocate, in writing. Booking the call back is free.
These short answers explain the general position under Indian law as of October 2026. They are a starting point for your conversation with an advocate, not a substitute for advice on your own facts.
For cognizable offences, yes, but not at will. Where the maximum sentence is seven years or less, the police have to write down why why arrest is necessary, and in many cases issue a notice asking the person to appear instead of arresting them, under Section 35 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, following the Supreme Court's guidance in Arnesh Kumar v. State of Bihar (2014). See the bail lawyer guide.
Under Section 173 of the BNSS, you may report a cognizable offence at whichever police station is nearest, which must register a "zero FIR" and transfer it to the station with jurisdiction. Information can also be given electronically, and must then be signed within three days. Many states run online portals for specific complaints such as lost items and theft. See the criminal lawyer guide.
Under the Hindu Marriage Act, the couple must have lived separately for at least a year before filing. The court then usually waits six months before the second motion, but the Supreme Court has held that this waiting period can be waived in suitable cases. Many mutual divorces finish within six to eighteen months. See the divorce lawyer guide.
There is no fixed formula. Courts look at both spouses' income, needs, standard of living and responsibilities, under guidelines laid down by the Supreme Court in Rajnesh v. Neha (2020), which also require both sides to file affidavits of their income and assets. Interim maintenance can be ordered while the case is pending. See the family lawyer guide.
For Hindus, Buddhists, Sikhs and Jains, a man's property goes first in equal shares to his Class I heirs, including his widow, mother, sons and daughters. Daughters have equal rights in ancestral property. Other communities follow their own succession laws. See the will lawyer guide.
No. A legal notice is a letter, usually from an advocate, demanding something. It is not a court order. But ignoring it can hurt you later, and some notices, such as a cheque bounce notice, start a statutory clock. Get advice and reply within the time given. See our legal notice reply service.
No. Consumers can file complaints themselves, including online through the e-Jagriti portal, within two years of the cause of action. For bigger claims, or where evidence is complicated, an advocate makes the case stronger. See the consumer lawyer guide.
A landlord cannot forcibly evict a tenant, cut off water or electricity, or change the locks. Eviction must follow the rent agreement, the applicable rent law and, if the tenant refuses to leave, an order of the court or rent authority. Tenants must also pay rent and follow the agreement. See the property lawyer guide.
Electronic records, including messages, emails and recordings, can be used as evidence if they are relevant and their authenticity is proved, typically supported by the certificate that Section 63 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam requires. Save the original device and files, and do not edit them.
Wages earned must be paid under the wage laws, and employers cannot simply withhold them. Disputes over notice periods, recovery of training costs or relieving letters depend on your contract and status. A labour advocate can advise on the right forum. See the labour lawyer guide.
Send a written demand notice within a month of getting the return memo from the bank. If payment is not made within 15 days of the notice being received, the payee may file a cheque bounce complaint under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act within the following month. See our cheque bounce notice service.
Yes, if properly stamped. Leases for more than a year, or from year to year, must be registered under the Registration Act; that is why agreements of eleven months are common and are usually notarised instead. Registration gives stronger proof if there is a dispute. See our rent agreement service.
Yes. Marriage does not take away a daughter's rights. She inherits equally with her brothers if her father dies without a will, and she is a coparcener in Hindu joint family property with the same rights as a son. A father can, however, leave his self-acquired property to anyone by will.
Not in his self-acquired property while he is alive. She can claim maintenance, and under the domestic violence law she has a right to live in the shared household, as the Supreme Court explained in Satish Chander Ahuja v. Sneha Ahuja (2020). If he dies without a will, she inherits as one of his Class I heirs.
Under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, imprisonment of up to two years, or a fine of up to twice the cheque amount, or both. In practice most cases end in payment or settlement, and courts can order interim compensation.
For projects registered under RERA, if the builder fails to give possession as agreed, the buyer can usually choose to withdraw and get a refund with interest, or stay and receive interest for the delay, under Section 18 of the Act. Consumer commissions are another route. See the property lawyer guide.
If the police find no case, they file a closure report, which the magistrate considers after hearing the complainant. An accused can also ask the High Court to quash an FIR that discloses no offence, is an abuse of process, or has been genuinely settled in suitable cases, under Section 528 of the BNSS.
Usually not. Your advocate appears for you on most dates. You must attend when the court orders it, when your evidence is recorded, for mediation, and in criminal cases unless the court exempts you.
Need a lawyer in another city? Advocates who practise where your case will be heard can take it up.
Legal problems are hard enough to explain without searching for words in a language you are not comfortable with. Lower courts across India work largely in the language of the state, and most advocates speak two or three languages. In the form you can choose Hindi, English, Punjabi, Marathi, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Gujarati or Urdu, and you can write your matter in Hindi, English or a mix. Advocate profiles on Mara Vakil list the languages each advocate speaks, so you can also choose one yourself from the directory.
A woman qualifies for free legal aid whatever her income. You can ask for a woman advocate in your request. In danger, call 112 or 181 first; a protection officer can also help with domestic violence applications.
Parents and senior citizens can claim maintenance from children or relatives before the maintenance tribunal, where lawyers are not allowed to appear for the parties, so the process stays simple. Elderline 14567 offers help and guidance.
For college disputes, online harassment, first jobs and rent agreements, a short consultation can prevent bigger problems. Ask your law school's legal aid clinic, or post your matter.
Industrial workers are entitled to free legal aid. For unpaid wages, termination and provident fund, keep your appointment letter, salary records and any messages.
Unpaid invoices, cheque bounce, GST notices and contracts are common reasons to call. Describe the amount and documents; some advocates offer retainers for regular needs.
Give the Indian city where the dispute is and tell us your time zone. Advocates can consult by video and advise when a power of attorney will do instead of travel.
Often it is a son calling for an elderly parent, a sister for a brother in custody, or a friend for someone who does not speak the language. That is perfectly fine for getting started.
For a fuller guide to choosing and working with an advocate, read how to find a lawyer in India.
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A good first conversation covers ways to resolve the problem without years in court. These are options many people do not know to ask about.
Every case turns on its facts. A verified advocate can tell you what applies to yours.
Jumping between years makes it hard to follow. Start with a short summary, then go through events by date.
The other side will raise them anyway. Your advocate needs them now, while there is time to plan.
Deadlines do not wait. Calling early costs little; calling late can cost the case.
Replying angrily to a notice, posting about the dispute online, or confronting the other side can damage your position.
Ask what the consultation and the next step will cost, and agree the scope in writing.
End every call by confirming what you need to do, by when, and when you will speak again.
Sending your request on Mara Vakil, being matched with advocates and receiving the call back are free for clients. Mara Vakil charges clients nothing to find or consult advocates and takes no commission from advocates' fees.
What happens after the first call depends on the advocate and the matter. Some advocates give a short first consultation without charge; many charge a consultation fee for a detailed meeting, especially when they read documents. Drafting, notices and court work are charged separately. Fees differ widely between cities, courts and levels of experience, so ask before the consultation what it will cost.
Read our guide to legal fees in India for common fee structures.
Prefer to choose yourself? Browse enrolled advocates by city, court and language, or send your matter to all who handle it.
Every advocate who can accept your request on Mara Vakil submitted their Bar Council roll number and state of enrolment, and was approved by our team after the details were checked. Profiles show only what the Bar Council of India Rules allow advocates to share: name, enrolment, qualifications, courts, practice areas, languages and contact details. There are no ratings, testimonials or paid placements, because Rule 36 of those rules does not allow advocates to advertise or solicit work.
When an advocate calls, feel free to ask which Bar Council they are enrolled with and their roll number, and to verify it. A genuine advocate will not mind. If anyone who contacts you through Mara Vakil asks for money in a suspicious way, promises a guaranteed result or asks for your OTP, end the call and tell us through the help centre.
Got a notice, FIR or summons? A verified advocate can explain what it means and what to do next.
Legal information online has never been easier to find, and much of it is helpful for understanding the basics. But general information and legal advice are different things, and relying on the first as if it were the second causes real harm.
Use general information, including the guides on this site, to understand your situation and prepare your questions. Then speak to an enrolled advocate about your own facts before you act.
Advocates on Mara Vakil handle a wide range of matters. Each guide below explains the law, the process and what to ask, so you can prepare before your call.
| If your problem is about | Read before you call |
|---|---|
| Divorce, separation, alimony | Divorce lawyer guide |
| Maintenance, custody, domestic violence | Family lawyer guide |
| FIR, police, criminal trial | Criminal lawyer guide |
| Arrest or fear of arrest | Bail lawyer guide |
| Land, flats, builders, tenants | Property lawyer guide |
| Money recovery, contracts, injunctions | Civil lawyer guide |
| Defective goods, services, insurance | Consumer lawyer guide |
| Companies, partners, business contracts | Corporate lawyer guide |
| Online fraud, hacking, harassment | Cyber lawyer guide |
| Salary, termination, gratuity, PF | Labour lawyer guide |
| Income tax and GST notices | Tax lawyer guide |
| Wills, probate, inheritance | Will lawyer guide |
Advocates practise in cities across India. Our city guides cover local courts in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Pune, Ahmedabad, Jaipur and Lucknow, or see all cities.
These are invented examples based on common situations.
A shop owner in Kanpur receives a notice from a supplier's advocate claiming ₹85,000. He sends a request, and a civil advocate in Kanpur calls the same afternoon. In fifteen minutes she explains that the claim is partly time-barred and that a short reply disputing the rest is enough for now. He engages her to draft the reply, and the supplier settles for a smaller amount.
A mother in Nagpur sends an urgent request at 9 pm after her son receives a police notice in a college fight case. A criminal advocate calls within the hour, explains that the notice requires him to appear, tells them what documents to carry, and accompanies him the next day. No arrest is made.
A retired employee in Vijayawada, whose pension arrears are stuck, chooses Telugu as his language. An advocate who speaks Telugu accepts, explains the department's grievance process and the option of a writ petition, and helps him write to the department first.
A domestic worker in Delhi whose employer withheld three months' wages calls 15100 on the advice of an advocate she spoke to on Mara Vakil. She is referred to the District Legal Services Authority, which assigns a panel advocate free of charge.
Talk to a lawyer about your own situation. Asking is free and private.
No. A consultation is just advice. Nothing is filed unless you decide to go ahead.
Sending a request and receiving the call back through Mara Vakil is free for you. Ask the advocate about any consultation fee before a detailed meeting.
Your conversation is privileged. An advocate can only help if they know the difficult facts too.
Speak in the language you are comfortable with. Many advocates speak several languages.
Legal aid advocates and advocates who give a free first call are enrolled advocates. What matters is experience in your kind of matter.
Send your matter through the form on this page. An enrolment-verified advocate who handles your kind of matter calls you back, and this is free for clients. You can also call the national legal aid helpline 15100 or use Tele-Law at a Common Service Centre.
Usually the same working day or the next. Requests marked urgent, such as an arrest or a deadline, are often picked up within hours.
Yes. You can choose a phone call, video call or office visit in the form, and many advocates also share documents and updates on WhatsApp after you engage them.
Yes. The legal aid helpline 15100 gives free guidance, and on Mara Vakil the call back from an advocate is free for you. A detailed consultation may carry a fee, which the advocate will tell you in advance.
Yes. Mention it in your request, or choose a woman advocate from the directory.
Yes. Choose Hindi, or another language such as Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali, Kannada, Gujarati, Punjabi or Urdu, in the form.
Yes. Yes. The law treats your conversations with your advocate about the matter as privileged, so the advocate cannot disclose them without your consent.
Not for the first call. Keep any notices, agreements or court papers near you, and share them when you consult properly.
No. An advocate-client relationship begins only when you engage the advocate, usually by agreeing the fee and signing a vakalatnama for court work.
You are free not to engage them. You can send your matter to other advocates from your request status or choose one from the directory.
You can send a request any time. Urgent requests are often picked up quickly; others are usually answered the next working day.
Yes. Enter the city where the matter is, so advocates who practise there see it. You can consult them by phone or video.
Yes. Give the Indian city where the dispute is and tell us your time zone. Advocates can consult by video.
Check legal aid first: ring 15100, or go to the legal services authority office in your district court complex.
Usually yes, from the advocate's own mobile or office number. Keep your phone reachable after sending a request. The advocate can mention your request ID so you know the call is genuine.
A name and a working mobile number are needed so that the advocate can reach you. Only the advocate who accepts sees your full name and number.
Yes. Many requests are a single question, such as whether a notice is serious or what the deadline is. Say so in your request.
Yes. Much legal work, such as advice, notices, replies, agreements, negotiations and settlements, happens outside court.
Request their roll number and Bar Council, then verify it. Advocates on Mara Vakil are listed only after our team checks their enrolment details.
No. Mara Vakil only provides the technology that links you with enrolled advocates; legal advice comes from the advocate, and clients never pay the platform.
Your schedule, hearings, tasks, reminders and fees in one place.
Your schedule and cases in one place
Court marriage, name change, gazette notification, newspaper ads, affidavits, agreements, legal notices and more. Book online in two minutes and a Mara Vakil team member calls you to take it forward.
No. Booking is free and no payment is taken on this website. A team member calls you, explains the work and the total cost, and work starts only after you agree.
Documentation, applications and filing are handled by the Mara Vakil team. Work that needs an advocate, such as a petition, legal notice or court appearance, is done by an independent enrolled advocate.
Orders are picked up by our team during working hours, usually the same day. You can track your order online with your order ID.
After the call, the person handling your order tells you how to share copies. Please do not send original documents unless asked.
Yes. Tell the team member handling your order. Since no advance payment is taken at booking, there is nothing to refund at that stage.
No. Mara Vakil is a technology platform. It does not give legal advice or represent anyone in court.
Enter the order ID you received after booking and your mobile number.
Describe your problem and an independent advocate will call you back. It is free for clients.
Create your profile in about five minutes. Our team checks your enrolment before the profile goes live, so clients know every advocate here is genuine.
Keep ready: enrolment number and year, State Bar Council, your practice areas, the courts where you practise, the languages you speak, and a photo or PDF of your Bar Council ID card or Certificate of Enrolment. A professional photo is optional.
Cost: applying, being listed and receiving client requests are free at present. No plan or payment is needed.
Any advocate enrolled with a State Bar Council in India and entitled to practise can apply. You need your enrolment number, the year of enrolment and a photo or PDF of your Bar Council ID card or Certificate of Enrolment.
Yes. Applying, having your profile listed and receiving client requests are free at present. No plan or payment is needed.
Our team checks your enrolment with the State Bar Council records and may call you. Most applications are reviewed within a few working days. You can check the status any time with your application ID and mobile number.
After approval, the Mara Vakil admin gives you a login ID and password. There is no public sign-up, so only checked advocates can log in. Change your password after you first log in.
No. Clients contact you through the platform and your fee is agreed directly between you and the client. Mara Vakil does not take a share of your fees.
Profiles show only the particulars that Rule 36 of the Bar Council of India Rules allows advocates to share, such as name, contact details, enrolment details, qualifications and areas of practice. There are no ratings, rankings, success claims or paid placements.
Yes. Newly enrolled advocates can apply. The year of enrolment is shown on your profile so clients can see your experience honestly.
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