Legal guides, in plain English

Practical, step-by-step articles on the everyday legal issues that come up most in India — tenant rights, unpaid salary, consumer complaints, deposit recovery and more.

Tenant rights · 8 min

How to get your security deposit back from landlord

Step-by-step legal process — from legal notice to rent controller to civil suit. What landlords can and cannot deduct, and how to document your case.

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Consumer rights · 9 min

How to file a consumer complaint in India

The e-Daakhil portal, the right forum, fees, timelines, and what relief you can claim under the Consumer Protection Act 2019. Most cases can be self-filed.

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Employment law · 10 min

Employer not paying your salary? Here's what to do

Payment of Wages Act, Section 33C, Labour Commissioner, civil suit and NCLT — the right route depending on your role and your employer.

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Tenant rights · 8 min

Tenant rights: what your landlord cannot do

Illegal eviction, utility cuts, unauthorised entry, arbitrary rent hikes and harassment — what the law says, and what to do about it.

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