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Articles tagged Legal rights

Women's rights

Legal Action Against Stalking and Harassment: A Guide for Women in India

Facing stalking or harassment? Here's the legal action women in India can take: IPC/BNS sections, your protections, and how to safely file a complaint.

11 Aug 20265 min read

Education

School Fee Hike Rules in India: Can Private Schools Increase Fees Anytime?

You open a notice from your child's school and the fee has jumped again: sharply, with little explanation. You're not imagining it, and you're not powerless either. Many parents assume a fee hike is simply something to accept because "it's a private school, they can do what they want."

7 Aug 20266 min read

Legal aid

Can't Afford a Lawyer? Here's How to Get Free Legal Aid in India

Ramesh's landlord shut off his water connection to force him out. He knew it was illegal. He also knew a lawyer's fees would eat two months of his salary, so he did nothing, for a year.

7 Aug 20265 min read