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Know Your Rights

Fundamental Rights

Understanding your constitutional rights as an Indian citizen, including right to equality, freedom, and protection against exploitation.

  • • Right to Equality (Articles 14-18)
  • • Right to Freedom (Articles 19-22)
  • • Right against Exploitation (Articles 23-24)
  • • Right to Constitutional Remedies (Article 32)

Women's Rights

Comprehensive information about women's legal rights, protection against harassment, and gender-based discrimination.

  • • Domestic Violence Protection
  • • Workplace Harassment Laws
  • • Property Rights
  • • Maternity Benefits

Worker Rights

Know your rights as an employee, including fair wages, working conditions, and protection against unfair dismissal.

  • • Minimum Wage Rights
  • • Provident Fund Benefits
  • • ESI Medical Benefits
  • • Gratuity & Bonus Rights

Consumer Rights

Protect yourself from unfair trade practices and know your rights when purchasing goods and services.

  • • Right to Safety
  • • Right to Information
  • • Right to Choose
  • • Right to Redressal

Property Rights

Understanding property ownership, inheritance rights, and protection against illegal encroachment or seizure.

  • • Ownership Documentation
  • • Inheritance Laws
  • • Tenant Rights
  • • Property Disputes

Right to Information

Learn how to use the RTI Act to access government information and ensure transparency in public administration.

  • • Filing RTI Applications
  • • Public Information Officers
  • • Appeal Process
  • • Information Commissions

Important Legal Acts

Indian Penal Code (IPC)

The main criminal code of India, defining crimes and punishments.

  • • Murder & Culpable Homicide
  • • Theft & Criminal Breach of Trust
  • • Cheating & Fraud
  • • Defamation

Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC)

Procedural law for criminal cases in India.

  • • Arrest Procedures
  • • Bail Provisions
  • • Trial Procedures
  • • Appeals Process

Civil Procedure Code (CPC)

Procedural law governing civil litigation.

  • • Filing Civil Suits
  • • Service of Process
  • • Execution of Decrees
  • • Appeals & Revisions

Consumer Protection Act

Protection of consumer rights and interests.

  • • Consumer Rights
  • • Consumer Courts
  • • Redressal Mechanisms
  • • E-commerce Regulations

Domestic Violence Act

Protection of women from domestic violence.

  • • Protection Orders
  • • Residence Rights
  • • Maintenance Orders
  • • Compensation Rights

Right to Information Act

Access to government information and transparency.

  • • Information Rights
  • • Application Process
  • • Appeal Procedures
  • • Information Commissions

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