DISCLAIMER
Ask Free Legal Advice India (askfreelegaladvice.com) is an independent, non-commercial initiative run by a retired District Judge and family, with the sole aim of providing free general legal information to people in India who cannot afford legal counsel. By accessing or using this website, you agree to the terms set out below.
1. General Information Only — Not Legal Advice
All content published on this website, including responses to submitted queries, is provided for general informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute, and must not be treated as, formal legal advice under the Advocates Act, 1961 or any other applicable law. No attorney-client relationship is created by your use of this website or by any communication through it.
2. No Guarantee of Accuracy or Completeness
While we make every effort to ensure that information on this site is accurate and up-to-date, we do not warrant or guarantee the accuracy, adequacy, usefulness, or completeness of any information provided. Laws change frequently; always verify information with a qualified legal professional or with the relevant statute before acting on it.
3. Scope Limitations — What We Do Not Cover
We do not entertain or respond to the following categories of queries:
• Requests for drafting of legal documents, deeds, or affidavits.
• Citation of judgments or case laws.
• Third-party queries (questions concerning persons not directly affected by the legal issue).
• Hypothetical or anonymised questions (e.g., "some ABC company" or "XYZ person").
• Matters currently pending before any court, tribunal, or quasi-judicial authority.
• Matters in which an order or judgment has already been passed by any court.
4. No Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, this website, its founders, contributors, and advisors shall not be liable for any loss, damage, or consequence (including direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential loss) arising from your reliance on any information provided on this site. You act on any information provided entirely at your own risk.
5. Confidentiality
Queries submitted through this website are treated confidentially. We will not disclose your identity when publishing questions and answers on this site. However, we reserve the right to publish queries and our responses in anonymised form for the benefit of other users, without identifying the person who submitted the query.
6. No Professional Relationship
Use of this website does not create a solicitor-client, advocate-client, or any other professional relationship between you and the site's advisors. The opinions and responses offered are personal views based on the advisor's experience and should not be treated as authoritative legal opinion.
7. Response Time
While we endeavour to respond to queries within a reasonable time, we cannot guarantee a specific response time or that every query will receive a response. We are a voluntary, non-commercial initiative and resources are limited.
8. External Links
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9. Governing Law
This disclaimer is governed by the laws of the Republic of India. Any disputes arising in connection with the use of this website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of courts in India.