Legal Guides and Articles

Guides to Indian law written for people who are not lawyers. Each article explains the governing Act, what the provision actually requires, and the practical steps that follow, rather than restating the section text.

Articles are contributed by verified advocates practising in the relevant area and reviewed before publication. Coverage runs across property, family, criminal, employment, consumer, tax, cyber and corporate law.

The guides are written to be useful at the point of decision rather than to be comprehensive. A piece on cheque bouncing tells you the notice period and what has to be in the notice; a piece on RERA tells you what to check before booking a flat and what to do when possession slips. Where a timeline or a limitation period applies, it is stated, because that is usually the detail that decides whether an option is still open.

Each article names the statute and the section it is describing, so you can read the provision for yourself rather than taking a summary on trust. Where the position differs between states — as it does across tenancy, stamp duty and shops and establishments rules — the article says so instead of presenting one state's rule as the national position.

Indian law changes often, and three of the statutes most people deal with were replaced or substantially amended in recent years. Articles name the current governing Act rather than the one it superseded, and are revised when the position moves.

Advocates listed on MyVakeel can contribute articles in their practice areas. Submissions are reviewed by an administrator before publication, and the author's verified profile is linked from the article so you can see who wrote it and consult them if the matter is yours.

Nothing here is legal advice for your specific situation. Use it to understand the framework, then ask a question free or consult a verified advocate if the matter needs someone accountable for the answer.