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When someone commits theft by breaking into a house, they are punished with a higher penalty. It is a crime if anyone commits theft by: Breaking into any tent, house, etc. which is used for the purpose of living by humans or to store property, they will be punished with jail time of up toRead more

Shoplifting refers to stealing items from a shop or store and not paying for them. For example, Ram and Shyam go to a provision store to steal chocolates and run away without paying for them. In India, shoplifting is governed by the same laws as the general law on theft. Read more here to knowRead more

Pick-pocketing refers to when someone steals items, like your wallet, phone, etc., out of your pocket, bag, etc., and snatching is when someone forcefully snatches away your items from you. Both of these acts are crimes1.  These acts are  punishable with jail time of up to 3 years and/or a fine2. If  you have experiencedRead more

It is an offence to steal from someone while they are travelling1. For example, Ram is in an auto rickshaw, and Sham is on a bike, and Sham snatches away Ram’s bag – this will be considered as theft.  This is punishable with jail time of up to 3 years and/or a fine2. If youRead more

Sometimes, your personal data stored on the computer may be stolen. This is also a form of theft. Identity theft is the act when someone dishonestly steals and uses any unique identifying feature which belongs to you, such as your password, electronic signature, etc. For example, if someone steals your password and uses it toRead more

Taking away someone else’s vehicle(s), like a scooty, car, cycle, etc. without their consent is considered as theft 1. For example, if Ram has parked his car, and Sham takes it away, it will be considered as theft.  This is punishable with  jail time of up to 3 years and/or a fine2. If your vehicle hasRead more

Stealing any animal which is in someone else’s possession is considered as theft 1. This includes dogs, cats, horses, etc. For example, if Ram makes Sham’s dog follow him, it will be considered as theft as soon as the dog starts following Ram.  This is punishable with  jail time of up to 3 years and/orRead more

Theft of electricity happens when someone tampers meters, damages electric meters or equipment, etc.1.  Punishment for Theft of Electricity The punishment for theft of electricity is jail time of up to 3 years and/or a fine.  If the amount of electricity stolen does not exceed 10 kilowatt, then the fine on first offence will beRead more

If anyone helps someone steal, he will be punished with the same penalties as if he had done the act himself 1.  However, if one is helping someone steal, and another act is done, he will be punished for the act done, as if he had the act himself 2. For example, Ram decided toRead more

Sometimes, your personal items like your phone, expensive gadgets, bag, wallet, etc. might be stolen. This is a crime under the law 1 , and the thief can be punished with jail time of up to 3 years and/or a fine 2. Further, in case other factors are at play during the theft, such asRead more

Theft is not just a crime if personal items are stolen. Many other forms of theft are there and the law punishes people who commit theft based on the situation as well as depending on who they are. Some examples of the different types of theft are given below:  The item stolen Personal items ElectricityRead more

What is Theft? Theft is when someone takes away your property without your consent. Theft is a crime in India and the person committing theft is punished with jail time of up to 3 years and/or a fine 1. Theft is a cognizable and non-bailable offence.  It is theft when 2: You have a dishonestRead more

Use CTS Cheques Only Banks should use “CTS 2010” cheques which are not only image friendly but also have more security features. Using Stamps on Cheques With Care Banks should exercise care while affixing stamps on the cheque forms, so that it does not interfere with the material portions such as date, payee’s name, amountRead more

To avoid cheque bouncing, as a customer who is issuing a cheque you should: Ensure that the cheque has CTS 2010 written on it. Preferably use image-friendly coloured inks like blue and black while writing cheques. Avoid using inks like green and red. You should also avoid any alterations/corrections once you have written the cheque.Read more

In a cheque bounce case, there is a possibility for settlement out of court. When a criminal complaint is filed for a cheque bouncing case, the law allows for settlement. This is done through a legal concept called compounding of offences. In this process, the payee/holder of the cheque agrees to not file a courtRead more

There can be false cheque bounce cases. It is possible that a cheque could be wrongfully dishonoured by the bank, either due to negligence or mistake on part of the bank. This amounts to the offence of ‘deficiency in service’ in consumer law. If this has happened to your cheque then you can file aRead more

There is a specified time period for filing a complaint about cheque bouncing. You must file the case in court within one month after the 15 day notice period has expired. The Court will not entertain your complaint beyond that time period. However, if you can show sufficient cause for why you did not fileRead more

When a case of dishonour of cheque is filed against a company then every person who was in charge of the conduct of the business of the company, as well as the company will be held guilty of the offence. However, if the person in charge of the company proves that the cheque was dishonouredRead more

Complaint to Recover the Cheque Amount Such a complaint is a civil complaint. In order to recover your money, you need to file a money suit either in the City Civil Court or the District Court depending on how much amount you are looking to recover. You have to file this case within three years of the ChequeRead more

To file a case for cheque bouncing, certain conditions have to be met. You can file a civil or criminal complaint under the law if the following conditions are fulfilled: X owes you some money and issued a cheque to pay it. You presented the cheque for payment within the period of its validity (3Read more

Cheque bouncing is both a civil and criminal offence. You can file a civil suit to recover your money as well a criminal complaint to punish the person for bouncing your cheque. The proceedings for both will happen in two different cases. You can choose to file only one case or you can file theseRead more

Cheque bouncing is a criminal offence and you can be arrested by the police. However, it is important to note that the police cannot arrest you without a warrant. In most cheque bouncing cases, a warrant for your arrest is issued if you do not appear before the Court after being summoned. The crime ofRead more

If a cheque you issued has bounced, Intention of the drawer of the cheque does not matter. It is irrelevant whether or not you intended to for your cheque to bounce. Even if the bouncing of the cheque has happened without ill intent or malice it is considered illegal and a crime under the law.Read more

Sending a notice after a cheque has bounced. Punishing the Issuer of the Cheque Send a demand notice If a cheque that you’ve received as payment has bounced, you must first send a notice to the issuer of the cheque to pay the amount that was due, along with the cheque return memo that youRead more

One of the ways in which a cheque is said to have been ‘bounced’ or ‘dishonoured‘ is when it is deposited or presented for payment but could not be encashed by the holder of the cheque. There are several reasons why a cheque would bounce. However, not all of them amount to a crime. ItRead more

You can change your will as many times as you want. It is possible to make changes to your will even if it’s been registered. Ideally, if you are making substantive changes to a will in order to convey your wishes properly, you should execute a codicil. A codicil is a written statement which supplementsRead more

In certain cases, it is necessary to obtain a probate of the will in order to establish your right as a beneficiary of the will. You will have to apply to the court for a probate. It is a certification by the court with respect to the genuineness and validity of execution of the will.Read more

Registering a will is not compulsory. In case you decide to register the will, you may do so personally or through an authorised agent. You have to deposit the will in a sealed cover with your name on it and of your agent (if any), along with a statement of the nature of document toRead more

The court has the power to appoint an administrator or an executor who will execute your will if: You haven’t appointed an executor in your will.The executor you appointed is incapable of acting as an executor.The executor you appointed refuses to act as an executor. If you are the beneficiary of a will which doesRead more

The person to whom you give the duty of carrying out the instructions given in your will, after your death, is called the executor of the will. You can appoint any person who is of sound mind and who is above 18 years of age to be your executor. You must choose a person withRead more

You can give away all of your property over which you have complete ownership. You cannot give away property which you do not own. In some cases, you may have a life interest in the property, i.e. when someone has given you the property under their will only to use for your lifetime, but youRead more

For a will to be valid: It must have your signature (or your thumb impression).The signing/fingerprinting should be done in the presence of two other people who will act as witnesses.Both witnesses will sign the will or put their thumb-impression in your presence. You can also direct someone else to sign your will in yourRead more

You can make a will at any point during your lifetime if you are a Person of sound mind, andOver the age of 18. The person making the will should be aware of what they are doing. Illustratively, a person with mental disabilities can also make a will when they are aware of what theyRead more

Read below to know the conditions for eviction from the rented property.  Lease Agreement/Rent Agreement If you have a lease agreement, only you or anyone you give permission to has the right to live in the rented property. However, there are certain circumstances where the landlord can evict you from the house. To do so,Read more

If you want to file a complaint to the police against your landlord/licensor/tenant/licensee, you will have to go to the police station and file an FIR. You should make sure you give all the information you know about incident and trouble you have faced with either your landlord/licensor/tenant/licensee or a broker or any middle menRead more