Rights of Indian Citizens
A short, plain-language guide on each topic. Wherever you are — knowing these rights matters.
Filing a Police Complaint / FIR
Every citizen has the right to have a cognizable offence recorded as an FIR under Sec. 173 BNSS.
Consumer Rights
The Consumer Protection Act, 2019 gives you strong remedies against defective goods, deficient services and unfair trade practices.
Traffic Challans & Motor Vehicles Act
The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (amended 2019) governs traffic offences and challans across India.
Women's Rights in India
Key protections: BNS 2023 provisions on sexual offences, PWDVA 2005, Sexual Harassment at Workplace Act 2013.
Senior Citizens' Rights
The Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 guarantees maintenance and protection.
Employment Rights
Core labour rights under the four new Labour Codes (Wages, Industrial Relations, Social Security, OSH).
Tenant & Landlord Rights
Governed by the Transfer of Property Act, 1882, state Rent Control Acts, and Model Tenancy Act, 2021.
Right to Information
The RTI Act, 2005 empowers citizens to request information from public authorities.
Cyber Crime & IT Act
IT Act, 2000 and BNS 2023 cover hacking, identity theft, cyber-stalking, financial fraud, and objectionable content.
Your Rights When Arrested
The Constitution (Art. 22) and BNSS 2023 give every arrested person a set of non-negotiable rights.
Bail in India — Types & Procedure
Understand bailable vs non-bailable offences, anticipatory bail, regular bail and default bail under BNSS 2023.
Divorce & Maintenance Rights
Grounds for divorce, mutual consent process, alimony and child custody under Indian family laws.
Cheque Bounce — Section 138
If a cheque bounces for insufficient funds, Section 138 NI Act gives the payee a strict, time-bound remedy.
Workplace Sexual Harassment (POSH)
The POSH Act, 2013 requires every workplace with 10+ employees to have an Internal Committee.
Child Rights & POCSO Reporting
Every child under 18 is protected under the POCSO Act, JJ Act, and Article 21A of the Constitution.