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Bail application filed in appropriate court, hearing scheduled, arguments presented, and court decides based on nature of offense, evidence, and accused's background.

Session trials take 2-3 years, warrant cases 1-2 years, summons cases 6 months to 1 year depending on complexity and court workload in Jaipur.

Right to know arrest grounds, right to bail, right to lawyer, right to medical examination, and protection from torture under Article 22 of Constitution.

Yes, through Section 482 CrPC before High Court if FIR discloses no offense, is frivolous, or parties have settled compoundable offenses.

Police can arrest without warrant in cognizable offenses (serious crimes), while court warrant needed for non-cognizable offenses (less serious).

File written complaint before Magistrate with supporting documents and witness list. Magistrate may order police investigation or directly take cognizance.

Pre-arrest bail under Section 438 CrPC granted when apprehension of arrest exists. Protects from arrest for specified period during investigation.

Only compoundable offenses can be settled. Non-compoundable offenses like murder, rape cannot be settled out of court.

Simple assault: up to 3 months imprisonment. Grievous hurt: up to 7 years. Armed assault: more severe punishment depending on weapon and injury.

File written application to local police station or approach Magistrate court for protection orders under Section 144 CrPC or through security petitions.

Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 prohibits production, manufacture, possession, sale, purchase, transport of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances.

Small quantity: up to 1 year imprisonment. Commercial quantity: 10-20 years imprisonment. Quantity in between: up to 10 years, with fines applicable.

Bail is difficult in commercial quantity cases under Section 37. For small quantity, bail possible if reasonable grounds exist that accused is not guilty.

Illegal search, non-compliance with Section 50, planted evidence, medical prescription, lack of conscious possession, and procedural violations.

Quantity determined through forensic lab testing. Different drugs have different thresholds for small and commercial quantities as per NDPS Act.

Right to be searched before a Magistrate or Gazetted Officer. Non-compliance makes recovery illegal and can lead to acquittal.

For small quantities, courts may consider rehabilitation instead of imprisonment. For commercial quantities, minimum mandatory punishment applies.

Forensic labs analyze seized substances, determine drug type, purity, and quantity. Their report is crucial evidence in NDPS trials.

NDPS trials can take 2-5 years depending on complexity, evidence, and court schedule. Speedy trial provisions may apply in some cases.

Only with valid medical prescription and license. Unauthorized possession of cannabis remains illegal under NDPS Act regardless of medical need.

File notice of intended marriage, wait 30 days for objections, appear before Marriage Registrar with 3 witnesses, and receive marriage certificate.

Age proof, address proof, photos, birth certificates, divorce decree/death certificate if previously married, and affidavit of marital status.

Yes, under Special Marriage Act, 1954, inter-religion and inter-caste marriages are legally recognized without religious conversion.

21 years for bridegroom and 18 years for bride as per Prohibition of Child Marriage Act and Special Marriage Act.

Typically 30-60 days including 30-day notice period. Can be expedited in special circumstances with court permission.

Yes, if one partner is Indian resident in Jaipur jurisdiction. Both need to be physically present during registration.

Parents cannot legally stop court marriage of consenting adults. Police protection can be sought if threats or harassment occur.

Yes, when properly apostilled. Court marriage certificate is legally recognized internationally for visa and immigration purposes.

Existing marriage, prohibited relationship, mental incapacity, underage parties, or valid objections during notice period.

Court marriage remains valid. Couples can additionally perform religious ceremonies, but court certificate remains the legal proof of marriage.

Adultery, cruelty, desertion, conversion, mental disorder, venereal disease, renunciation, presumption of death, and mutual consent.

6-18 months typically. First motion filed, 6 months cooling period, then second motion for final decree in Jaipur family courts.

File petition, serve notice, respondent files reply, evidence recording, arguments, and final judgment. Can take 2-5 years.

Based on husband's income, wife's needs, lifestyle, duration of marriage, age and health of parties, and their respective assets.

Right to maintenance, residence, child custody, stridhan recovery, and share in marital property depending on circumstances.

Generally no, except in cases of exceptional hardship or exceptional depravity as per Section 14 of Hindu Marriage Act.

Judicial separation doesn't dissolve marriage but relieves cohabitation duty. Divorce ends marriage completely allowing remarriage.

Based on child's welfare, parental capability, child's preference (if mature), and arrangements for education and healthcare.

Yes, after 7 years of continuous absence, divorce can be sought on grounds of presumption of death under Section 13(1)(vii).

When marriage cannot be saved despite efforts. Supreme Court can grant divorce under Article 142, though not specifically in statute.

Section 376 IPC deals with the offence of rape. It provides punishment of imprisonment of not less than 10 years, which may extend to life imprisonment, depending on the gravity of the act and circumstances.

Section 420 covers cheating and dishonestly inducing someone to deliver property or money. It is a cognizable and non-bailable offence punishable with imprisonment up to 7 years and fine.

Section 138 NI Act deals with cheque bounce cases. It makes dishonour of cheque for insufficiency of funds a criminal offence with punishment up to 2 years imprisonment or fine up to double the cheque amount.

Section 498A protects married women from cruelty by husband or in-laws. It includes mental or physical harassment related to dowry or unlawful demands. It is a cognizable and non-bailable offence.

Section 307 IPC punishes attempt to murder with imprisonment up to 10 years or life imprisonment if hurt is caused. It requires intention or knowledge to cause death.

Section 304B applies when a woman dies within 7 years of marriage under unnatural circumstances due to dowry-related harassment. Punishment is imprisonment of not less than 7 years up to life imprisonment.

Section 406 deals with breach of trust, when someone dishonestly misuses property entrusted to them. Punishable with up to 3 years imprisonment and/or fine.

Section 302 provides punishment for murder — death penalty or life imprisonment and fine. It applies when death is caused with intention or knowledge.

Section 354 punishes assault or criminal force used on a woman with intent to outrage her modesty. Punishable with imprisonment of 1 to 5 years and fine.

Section 506 deals with criminal intimidation — threatening a person to cause alarm, injury, or compel action. Punishable with imprisonment up to 2 years, or 7 years if threat involves death or grievous hurt.

Generally 3 years from cause of action. Contract cases: 3 years, recovery suits: 3 years, suits for possession: 12 years for immovable property.

Draft plaint with facts, relief sought, pay court fees, file in appropriate court based on jurisdiction and suit value, then serve summons to defendant.

Civil cases involve private rights and compensation, criminal cases involve public wrongs and punishment. Burden of proof differs significantly.

3-10 years depending on complexity, evidence, appeals. Commercial suits under Commercial Courts Act faster: 1-2 years typically.

Court order compelling party to perform contractual obligations as agreed, rather than paying damages. Governed by Specific Relief Act.

Through execution applications for attachment, sale, arrest, appointment of receiver, or other methods under Order XXI of CPC.

Court order restraining or compelling certain actions. Temporary injunction during case, permanent injunction in final judgment.

Yes, court-referred mediation or private settlement. Settlement agreements are legally binding and enforceable as court decrees.

Based on suit value as per Rajasthan Court Fees Act. Typically 1-10% of claim amount depending on nature of suit and relief sought.

First appeal to District Court (from Junior Division), then to High Court, finally to Supreme Court. Time limit: 30-90 days from judgment.