Frequently Asked Questions

Lex Monk is the law practice of Advocate Chandrakant K. Deshmukh, enrolled with the Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa. The firm provides legal information, representation and advisory services in accordance with the Advocates Act, 1961 and the rules of the Bar Council of India.

Civil disputes, criminal matters, writ petitions under Articles 226 and 32, labour and service matters, consumer complaints, and public interest litigation. See the “Legal Services” page for details on each.

By email at info@lexmonk.in, through the contact form on www.lexmonk.in.

Plain-language guides on legal rights and procedures, explainers on the new criminal laws (BNS, BNSS, BSA), information on which forum to approach for different problems, details of legal awareness sessions, and information on legal aid. See the “Free Legal Resources” page.

No. Free resources are general information only. They are not a substitute for advice on your specific facts from a qualified advocate, and using them does not create an advocate-client relationship.

If you cannot afford legal fees, you may be eligible for free legal aid through the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Nashik, or the Maharashtra State Legal Services Authority. See the eligibility guidance on the Free Legal Resources page.

Yes, sessions on everyday legal topics are conducted for colleges, housing societies, women's groups and small businesses in Nashik. See the Free Legal Resources page for topics and how to request a session for your group.

Each article carries a “last reviewed” date. Because laws change, please check that date and confirm important points with an advocate before relying on older content.

Contact the firm with a brief description of your issue. After an initial discussion and a conflict check, if the firm can take up your matter, you will receive a written engagement letter setting out scope and fees before any work begins.

Fees depend on the nature, complexity and stage of the matter, and are set out in writing in the engagement letter before work begins. Fees are for professional time and skill and are payable regardless of the outcome.

No advocate can lawfully guarantee the outcome of a case. Lex Monk will give an honest assessment of your matter, including its weaknesses, and represent your interests diligently within the law.

Any documents relevant to your matter: agreements, notices, correspondence, court papers, identity proof, and a short written timeline of events, where possible.

This depends on the forum and the firm's capacity at the time. Please raise this at the initial discussion so it can be assessed for your matter.

Yes, subject to the advocate's professional duty of confidentiality under the Advocates Act, 1961 and the BCI Rules, and as described in the firm's Privacy Policy.

Ask the officer for the grounds of arrest, inform a family member or friend, and ask to consult an advocate at the earliest. You have the right to be produced before a magistrate within 24 hours (excluding travel time).

Bail is sought after arrest or the filing of a case, to secure release from custody. Anticipatory bail is sought before arrest, when a person apprehends arrest in a non-bailable offence, under Section 482 of the BNSS.

An FIR that can be registered at any police station for a cognizable offence, regardless of where it occurred, and is then transferred to the police station with jurisdiction. See the blog “What is a Zero FIR?” for details.

You may send a legal demand notice under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act within 30 days of receiving the bank's dishonour memo, and file a complaint if payment is not made within 15 days of the notice, subject to limitation. Consult with your Advocate.

The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), which replaced the IPC, CrPC and Evidence Act from 1 July 2024. See the Free Legal Resources page for an explainer.

Broadly: filing of the plaint, summons to the defendant, written statement, framing of issues, evidence, arguments, and judgment. Timelines vary by forum and complexity.

Limitation is the time within which you must file a claim under the Limitation Act, 1963. If you miss it, your right to sue may be lost, subject to limited exceptions. Do not delay in consulting an advocate.

Title documents, encumbrance certificate, property tax receipts, approved building plans, and society or municipal records, among others. See the property checklist on the Free Legal Resources page.

Courts may grant a temporary injunction under Order 39 of the Civil Procedure Code if you show a prima facie case, balance of convenience and irreparable harm. This depends on the specific facts.

A legal notice is a formal communication of a claim or grievance. You are not always legally compelled to respond, but ignoring one can affect your position in later proceedings. Consult an advocate promptly.

Complaints for deficiency in goods or services can be filed before the District, State or National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, depending on the claim value, under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019.

Yes, ordinarily within two years from the date the cause of action arose, though courts may condone delay for sufficient reason.

Yes, delay in possession without justification can be a deficiency in service, and compensation may be claimed. RERA remedies may also be available depending on the project and state.

Depending on your status as a workman and the nature of the dispute, remedies may be available under the Industrial Disputes Act or through a civil suit or writ petition. This is a developing area of law; consult promptly.

A petition filed before the High Court (Article 226) or Supreme Court (Article 32) to enforce fundamental or legal rights against the State or public authorities, such as in cases of illegal detention, service disputes with government bodies, or violation of rights.

A petition filed for the benefit of the public or a disadvantaged group, rather than for personal relief, typically on issues like environmental harm, public health or governance failures. Courts examine locus and genuineness before entertaining a PIL.

Generally, yes, if the matter concerns a public interest and is filed in good faith, though courts discourage PILs filed for personal, political or publicity motives.

No. In accordance with Bar Council of India Rule 36, this website is for information only. It is not an advertisement or solicitation, and visiting it does not create an advocate-client relationship.

No. That relationship is created only when Advocate Deshmukh accepts your matter in writing through an engagement letter.

A tool that provides general legal information in simple language. It is not an advocate, does not give legal advice, and may make mistakes. See the AI Assistant page for its scope and limits.

Personal data is handled as described in the Privacy Policy, in line with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. Please avoid sharing identity numbers, bank details or highly sensitive information through the website.

Through the Feedback page. Feedback is used to improve the website and services and is not published as a testimonial, consistent with BCI rules.

You can ask general questions, but you should not treat its answers as advice for your specific case. For that, please consult with your Advocate directly.

Please write to info@lexmonk.in describing the error, or use the “Report an error” option where available. Corrections are reviewed and the “last reviewed” date is updated accordingly.