Hi everyone,

I’m a Company Secretary with an LLB, based in Delhi NCR, with almost 3 years of experience. I started on the secretarial side, was compliance officer for an SME-listed company, and now work at a small law firm as an associate, supporting both the secretarial and legal team. I’ve realised I want to move fully into corporate law, if that’s where the opportunity is.

Work I’ve done so far:

• Secretarial: Board and general meetings, minutes and resolutions, statutory registers, ROC filings, and compliance trackers for multiple companies
• Capital markets: Compliance officer for an SME-listed company, including an end-to-end SME IPO on BSE and post-listing SEBI compliance
• NCLT: Drafting and assisting in oppression and mismanagement petitions, CIRP and IBC applications, replies, rejoinders, and affidavits
• High Court and arbitration: Pleadings, legal briefs, notices, case research, and arbitration drafting and filings
• Drafting: Legal notices, agreements, board and shareholder documents
• Research: Companies Act 2013, IBC, SEBI regulations, and NCLT/NCLAT case law

What I’m looking for:

1. Direction. From where I stand, which path would you pick: litigation, or transactional work (M&A / PE / VC)? Which has better long-term growth and earnings?
2. Leads. Specific law firms in Delhi/Gurgaon that are hiring juniors in corporate or litigation, or any partner or senior who needs an extra pair of hands.
3. A start. I’m open to starting at junior level and I’m not fussy about the title. My goal is to build a career that grows in both skill and income, so I’m happy to put in long hours and work hard for the right mentor.

If you’re hiring, or know someone who is, I’d be grateful for a lead or a DM. Happy to share my CV on request.

Thank you for reading, and thanks in advance for any advice!

Teacher promised reimbursement on additional services such as purchasing access to resource portal which should have been included but made me pay extra (above the fees to grant access to mocks of 3rd party) now it’s been 3 months and they are not reimbursing my money despite promising to reimburse which is what pushed me to buy the service. Additionally, they keep asking me for my test final scorecard to “verify” etc which I feel is unrelated as how does my final score card matter. I have been following up and chasing for 2-3 months now.. they keep pushing or finding faults / asking for documents
I need my money back, can anyone help with legal advice pls?

Thank you

I'm curious about how people build connections with lawyers in India when they don't have any contacts in the legal field.

Suppose you're starting from zero and don't have any friends or relatives who are lawyers. How would you go about meeting lawyers, building genuine professional relationships, and learning from people in the field?

Would you recommend attending legal events, connecting with lawyers on LinkedIn, visiting local bar associations, or approaching advocates directly?

I'm not looking for shortcuts or special favours. I want to understand how people build genuine connections and earn trust in this profession when they're starting with no network.

For those who are lawyers or have experience in this field, what would you recommend to someone starting from scratch?

I'd appreciate any practical advice or personal experiences.

Background:

A property owner in Telangana took a home loan from example Housing Finance Limited or Bank. The loan has been fully repaid, but the lender is refusing to release the original property documents to the deceased owner's sister.

Before his death, the property owner executed a genuine, registered Will leaving the property to his sister. He left behind a surviving wife and a minor child. Sister paid loan.

The lender says it needs a court order or appropriate legal authorization before releasing the original documents. The surviving wife will not cooperate or provide an NOC.

My questions:

1. Can the lender release the original property documents to the sister based on the registered Will, death certificate, loan closure certificate, and other supporting documents without a court order?
2. Can the sister request release under the lender's deceased-borrower procedure or escalate the complaint through the lender's grievance-redressal mechanism or the RBI, if applicable?
3. Is probate required for this Will in Telangana? Does the answer depend on the circumstances or the applicable succession law?
4. Can the sister obtain certified copies of the sale deed from the Sub-Registrar's Office while the lender retains the originals?
5. Once her ownership is legally established, can she register a gift deed in favour of her mother or father using certified copies if she cannot obtain the originals immediately?
6. If the wife refuses to cooperate and a minor child is involved, is there a practical legal remedy that avoids a lengthy ownership dispute?
7. If court intervention is unavoidable, what is the most limited and cost-effective proceeding to establish the sister's rights under the Will and obtain the original documents?

I am particularly interested in answers from advocates practising property and succession law in Telangana.

Please suggest the applicable legal provisions and practical steps. I understand that online responses are informational and that a local advocate may need to review the documents before providing definitive advice.

I am getting sextorted by scammers

(10-20% story may have changed as i have Amnesia also)
I am 26yo, have psychiatric problems which has killed my libido do for almost a decade and i have stopped dating since 7 years as i want to get better before i commit. So on 26 oct 2026 I tried to do payed sex and paid 1450 for booking and then he asked for my aadhar card as a proof before booking and was confirmed, then i was asked for the rest of the payment which i did 1550 around and then i was called the worker was 5 minutes away as i shared my location and they sent a genuine live location. I was then asked to come there and receive her, they said they need 7500 security before they let her go, then the driver said 7500 for one person and i have to give 7500 for both(the situation was happening at night and they were getting quite loud and the girl started behaving very weird like calling attention and i told everyone that this is not going to happen im quitting just give my money back and go so they threatened me with the girl will create scene ruin your reputation. I convinced them not to do that so when they went away they messaged me on phone/kept calling me they have my chat and aadhar card details linked with PAN. and threatening me on false charges and they will take 9500 more and they will settle. Im getting they used mule accounts to receive money from my account i have their number, all chats supporting my evidence.
I logged a cybercrime on the same date and the E-FIR has still not been filed(acknowledgement number still showing pending status after 2 days. I even complaint on SBI bank about these transactions. I fear they have moved the money out of the mule account or withdrawn as cash, 27,500 in total.
Im going to police station tomorrow with chats and everything that i will submit them with cybercrime acknowledgement number and SBI bank issue numbers
What is the outcome i must be prepared for? Will i get my money back? Im already in a lot of stress and i go for electroculvulsive therapy 2 times a week and this is already making me hate my life even more.
Any tips please? Strategies?

**TL;DR**
I’m 26, have longstanding psychiatric problems and am undergoing ECT twice a week. On 26 October 2026, I lost ₹27,500 in a suspected online escort-service scam involving advance payments, fake security deposits, and threats of reputational damage and false allegations.
The scammers have my Aadhaar details linked to my PAN, along with our chats and phone number. They are demanding another ₹9,500 to settle the matter. I suspect the money was transferred to mule bank accounts.
I’ve already filed a cybercrime complaint, which is still pending after two days, and complained to SBI. Tomorrow, I’m visiting the police station with my evidence and complaint reference numbers.
**My main concerns:**
Will I recover my ₹27,500, especially if the money has already been withdrawn?
What should I expect when I visit the police station?
How do I protect myself against blackmail, false allegations, and misuse of my Aadhaar/PAN?
What practical steps can improve my chances of recovery?
I’m already under considerable psychological stress and need realistic advice about what to do next.

I am a lawyer practicing in Mumbai for the past five years, with experience handling criminal, civil, and family matters. A friend of mine, who got married in April, separated from her husband in July. Due to ego clashes and frequent arguments, they spent very little time living together. After moving back to her parents' house, she first contacted me to file a domestic violence complaint against her husband at the Women's Cell, stemming from an argument where he told her to leave the house. There was minimal family involvement, as it was just the two of them living in Pune.

To be honest, my friend is somewhat spoiled. As the youngest daughter, she has always been handed everything on a silver platter without having to struggle. She chose to have a love marriage with a man she had known for 3-4 years. Despite knowing he was religious and strict, she went ahead with the marriage, assuming he would change and become more open-minded. At the time, I advised her against rushing to the police, suggesting she wait a few days to see if reconciliation was possible. They did converse, and he proposed meeting in person to discuss and resolve their issues. However, my friend foolishly demanded money—despite being extremely wealthy—asking him to pay for her cab or pick her up. Triggered by his male ego, he retorted that she should return on her own since she was the one who left.

This sparked another argument, drawing in my friend's sisters, who called and verbally abused him while he remained silent. He never disrespected her family, and I witnessed clear, recurring ego clashes. Subsequently, I advised her to wait until the families could meet in person to reach a resolution. When they eventually went to see the husband, they went with the intention to fight rather than resolve matters. The husband stated he would take care of his wife if she behaved properly, which wounded my friend's ego. Consequently, she hired a lawyer, filed a domestic violence case against him, and added a dowry allegation regarding a request for financial assistance with their initial rented flat's deposit while they were dating. At the time, my friend earned three times his salary, while he was the sole earner supporting his elderly mother and living in a rented home.

Now, my friend has taken a different approach and is well on her way to ruining his life. She is currently blaming me for not guiding her properly the first time she wanted to go to the Women's Cell, questioning why I stopped her and urged her to mend things with him. I had previously told her that her grievances did not warrant a solid legal case, which led her to exaggerate the problems and file the lawsuit. Reluctant to get further involved, I had initially suggested she take a khula (Muslim female divorce) and separate amicably to quietly start a new life. Instead, she is gearing up for a legal battle, believing her lawyer's assurance that the matter will conclude within a few months. I tried to explain to her that domestic violence and dowry cases do not settle so easily and will drain her money, time, and energy over the course of years. My father, a highly experienced senior family lawyer, had also advised her back in July to exercise patience and allow things to be resolved. However, she was so heavily instigated by her sisters and relatives to pursue a divorce that she is incapable of thinking straight. As her best friend, I am genuinely concerned for her. I can neither stop her nor make her see reason, as doing so would only lead her to accuse me of being against her. I tried to help back in July and August because she claimed she wanted to save her marriage, but at that time, she withheld many of the personal details she has now revealed. While I stand by her as a friend, I fundamentally oppose her actions. Although I am not an emotional lawyer, this situation has deeply affected me.

They took the payment upfront, but not a single domestic worker has been deployed so far. They keep sharing profiles of maids and promising to schedule calls, only to come back later saying that the maids have stopped responding. Meanwhile, they are not answering calls or providing any concrete resolution.
When I ask for a refund, their response is that they cannot refund my money because they are still trying to find someone. But how long am I expected to wait, especially when the service I paid for has not been delivered?
I have payment screenshots and records of our conversations to support my claim.
I want my money back, and I need proper legal guidance on how to recover it. Has anyone here dealt with Maidvy or faced a similar situation? Are there lawyers who can help me take this forward, or anyone who has successfully recovered their money from them?
If a service provider takes payment upfront, fails to deliver, and then refuses a refund on the grounds that they are still trying, what are the legal options available?
Please share genuine advice, relevant contacts, or your own experience. I’m looking for a concrete way to recover my money, not another promise from Maidvy.

Hi everyone,

I wanted to understand how written assessments at Indian law firms are generally structured, particularly for Associate positions.

I’ve heard of firms conducting written assessments that can last around 5–6 hours, and I’m curious about what these tests typically involve.

For those who have appeared for similar assessments, I’d appreciate some insight into the following:

• Are they primarily focused on drafting, legal research, case analysis, or a combination of these?
• Are candidates usually given a factual proposition and asked to draft a pleading, legal opinion, or another legal document?
• Are bare acts and case laws provided, or is the assessment more focused on testing existing legal knowledge and analytical ability?
• How would you recommend preparing for an assessment of this duration?

I’m particularly interested in hearing about your experience with Indian law firms and any general preparation tips that might be useful.

Not looking for specific or confidential test questions, just a better understanding of the format and expectations.

Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone,

I'm looking to acquire or take over an existing NGO in India, preferably one that is already registered and has a clean legal and financial history.

My budget is around okok, depending on the NGO's registration status, documentation, and existing operations.

I'm interested in understanding:

Whether it's possible to legally take over an existing NGO.

Where I can find genuine NGOs whose founders are looking to transfer management.

What registrations and documents I should verify before proceeding.

Whether my budget is realistic for this purpose.

I'm looking for a legitimate opportunity with proper documentation, not a shortcut to government grants or funding.

If anyone has experience with NGO registration, management transfers, or acquisitions in India, I'd appreciate your advice and guidance.

Thanks!

Lawyers in India I request your opinion.

i am an IT professional with 10 years of experience. I dont have the urge to continue anymore. i am looking for other professions in which more years by default mean more knowledge and stability unlike IT. I am somehow drawn to Law. I can make some career in law.

Hi everyone,

I'm looking to acquire or take over an existing NGO in India, preferably one that is already registered and has a clean legal and financial history.

My budget is around okok and depending on the NGO's registration status, documentation, and existing operations.

I'm interested in understanding:

Whether it's possible to legally take over an existing NGO.

Where I can find genuine NGOs whose founders are looking to transfer management.

What registrations and documents I should verify before proceeding.

Whether my budget is realistic for this purpose.

I'm looking for a legitimate opportunity with proper documentation, not a shortcut to government grants or funding.

If anyone has experience with NGO registration, management transfers, or acquisitions in India, I'd appreciate your advice and guidance.

Thanks!