I trust that you will use information below after reading the other posts on lawyers under label "Commando Strategy".http://mynation.wordpress.com/lawyers-u-can-trust/http://mynation.wordpress.com/bad-lawyers-list/ … [Read more...] about Database of ‘good’ and bad lawyers
How to find a ‘good’ lawyer
We said earlier that why one should not try to find an 'honest' lawyer. Here we discuss how to find a 'good' lawyer. If it sounds contradictory, just hold your breath and read on.The point to be seen is that a good lawyer for somone may not be good for you, and vice versa. The point here is not general expertise but how a lawyer is able to handle your case. It is the same for any other professional like doctor too. Once you are comfortable with someone's approach and have an understanding then stick with them. And fair bit of onus is on you too to make it work.1. Do your own homework about your case, find strong and weak points of your case, and read about law. Law is based on common sense and principles of justice so go ahead and read up. There is enough information on web and … [Read more...] about How to find a ‘good’ lawyer
Why one should not look for that one honest lawyer?
I am not against honest lawyers or trying to say that lawyers can not be honest. But here is my reasoning:1. The legal system in India and most countries works by way of competitive lawyers taking sides of their clients. The lawyers and legal system is not after truth or justice, because in competitive arguments full truth can never be known. Both parties' lawyers will be trying to maximize benefits to their clients, or so we hope.2. The clients themselves may not share complete or truthful information with their lawyers. Many clients may want to take whatever advantage the legal system provides them. Their lawyers will know it well too, because by helping clients they get their bread and butter. 3. Will lawyers willingly refuse their bread and butter if they know their client is not … [Read more...] about Why one should not look for that one honest lawyer?
Basic do’s and don’ts for 498A etc
Basic safety and precautions Keep documents out of reach of your wife/other party. Collect your important documents like passport, educational certificates etc and move to a safe place – a bank locker, parents’/ friends’ house etc. In any case, keep them locked if they are at home and your wife is staying there too. The reason is that many a time wife can allege something in her complaints and request court to impound husband’s passport. The other possibility is she may steal them and use that as bargaining chip later. She may give it to court to be impounded etc. 498A & Divorce Man should not file for divorce. Many men may be living in unhappy marriages, or wife may already be separated for long period. It may lead to thinking that the wife also wants divorce, so filing … [Read more...] about Basic do’s and don’ts for 498A etc
Backgrounder on Domestic Violence Act (PWDVA)
In case you do not know about DV act, for basic background go through these excellent links: http://www.498a.org/domesticViolence.htm http://www.498a.org/dvfaq.htm The questions given below will prepare you for the possible misuse of this act. Ask yourself if anyone of these questions could apply to your case. Being prepared is winning half the battle! http://www.498a.org/dvquestions.htm For more information on judgments etc and analysis relating to PWDVA see below: http://nyayayodha.blogspot.com/search/label/PWDVA%28DV%20Act%29 … [Read more...] about Backgrounder on Domestic Violence Act (PWDVA)
Judgments and opinions on 498A, misuse of laws etc
Why high court judges are allowing compounding of 498A cases even though is is non-compoundable offence? Further, in Andhra Pradesh 498A has been made compoundable with effect from 1-8-2003. Compounding of offence basically means taking back of the criminal complaint by complainant. Sec 320 of CrPC gives list of IPC offences which can be compounded. 498A is a non-compoundable offence. Only serious offences which are considered offences against society are made non-compoundable.http://ipc498a.files.wordpress.com/2007/04/delhi-hc-permitting-the-compounding-of-498a-cases-2007.pdfRead about several judgments about false 498A and other false cases by women party. Use these as citations in your own cases if your case has … [Read more...] about Judgments and opinions on 498A, misuse of laws etc