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July 4, 2026July 4, 2026

Paying the Victim Doesn’t Close Your FIR, Here’s What Does

The myth that costs people their peace of mind: “I paid him back, so the police case is finished.” No. Paying or settling with a complainant does not automatically close a criminal FIR. This is one of the most expensive misunderstandings in Indian criminal practice. Every month, people hand over money believing the case will

June 27, 2026June 30, 2026

Card Fraud, Zero Liability and the 3-Day Window: What Every Indian Bank Customer Must Know

Your phone buzzes. A transaction alert: ₹15,000 debited. You didn’t make it. You call the bank. After twenty minutes on hold, an executive says: “The transaction was OTP-verified there is nothing we can do. Please file a police complaint.” This happens to thousands of Indians every day. Most accept it. They should not. Indian law

June 13, 2026June 16, 2026

Section 69 BNS: When Does a “False Promise of Marriage” Become a Crime and When Is It Just a Failed Relationship?

A relationship ends. Feelings turn bitter. And then, months or even years later, a First Information Report arrives recasting what was once a consensual relationship as a criminal deception. This is one of the most common patterns I encounter in criminal practice, and it sits at the heart of Section 69 of the Bharatiya Nyaya

Paying the Victim Doesn’t Close Your FIR, Here’s What Does

Card Fraud, Zero Liability and the 3-Day Window: What Every Indian Bank Customer Must Know

Section 69 BNS: When Does a “False Promise of Marriage” Become a Crime and When Is It Just a Failed Relationship?

Paying the Victim Doesn’t Close Your FIR, Here’s What Does

Card Fraud, Zero Liability and the 3-Day Window: What Every Indian Bank Customer Must Know

Section 69 BNS: When Does a “False Promise of Marriage” Become a Crime and When Is It Just a Failed Relationship?

Know Your Rights: Delhi High Court Rules Against Mandatory Service Charges