Is Verbal Agreement Legally Binding in India? 🗣️🤝 #VerbalContracts #LegalAgreements #ContractLawIndia #BusinessDeals #LexisAndCompany Imagine this: You shake hands on a deal, but later the other person backs out . 😠 You don’t have anything in writing—just a verbal promise . Can you enforce it legally? Let’s break it down! 👇 ✅ Yes, Verbal Agreements Can Be Legally Enforceable in India! 🔹 As per the Indian Contract Act, 1872 , a contract does not have to be in writing to be valid. 📜 🔹 If it meets the essential contract elements (offer, acceptance, intention, consideration), it can be enforced in court . ⚖️ 🔹 Even a verbal agreement can be proven through witnesses, emails, or past actions . 📧👀 #OralContracts #HandshakeDeals #EnforceableAgreements #ContractualObligations #LegalAssistance 🚨 When Can a Verbal Contract Be Challenged? ❌ If It Involves Real Estate or High-Value Deals – Property transactions and big business deals must be in writing to be valid. 🏠📑 ❌ If ...
Can You Be Arrested for a Social Media Post in India? 📲🚔 #CyberLaw #FreedomOfSpeech #LegalAwareness You post a meme, opinion, or political comment on social media, and suddenly, you receive a legal notice or police call! 🚨 Now, you wonder— “Can I be arrested for a social media post in India?” 🤔⚖️ #OnlineSpeech #ITAct #KnowYourRights The Answer: YES, In Some Cases! 🚨⚖️ #SocialMediaLaws #LegalRisks #CyberCrime ✅ What Does Indian Law Say? Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution gives you the right to freedom of speech but with reasonable restrictions . Section 66A of the IT Act (which penalized “offensive” online posts) was struck down by the Supreme Court in 2015. 🚀 However, other laws still apply! 🚨 When Can a Social Media Post Lead to Legal Action? ❌ If It Spreads False Information (Fake News) 📰 – Penalized under Section 505 IPC . ❌ If It’s Defamatory (Ruins Someone’s Reputation) 😡 – Actionable under Section 499 IPC . ❌ If It Promotes Hatred or Violence 🔥 – Punis...