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Is Verbal Agreement Legally Valid in India or Just ‘Talk in the Air’?

Is Verbal Agreement Legally Valid in India or Just ‘Talk in the Air’? 🗣️📜✨ “Sir, we had a clear verbal agreement, no written contract. Now the other party is denying everything! Can I still sue them?” 😤 Ah, the classic “he said, she said” legal dilemma! Many clients are shocked to learn that verbal agreements can be legally binding in India — if you’ve got the right kind of proof. 🎯 Let’s dive into this legally spicy curry! 🍛⚖️ 📘 Short Answer : Yes, oral agreements are valid under the Indian Contract Act, 1872 , provided they include: ✔️ Offer ✔️ Acceptance ✔️ Consideration ✔️ Intention to create legal relations BUT… proving it in court is a whole other story! 😅 #VerbalAgreementIndia #IndianContractAct #OralContracts #ProofOfAgreement #LegalIndia #ContractLawIndia 📌 Key Legal Ingredients for Enforceable Verbal Agreements : ✅ Legally Recognised : As per Section 10 of the Indian Contract Act, a contract need not be in writing unless specifically required by...

What’s the Difference Between Civil and Criminal Cases in India?

What’s the Difference Between Civil and Criminal Cases in India?” 🏛️🔍 Client Question: "Sir, kaise pata chale ki case civil hai ya criminal? Dono ka kya farak hai?" (Translation: How do I know whether a case is civil or criminal? What’s the difference between the two?) #CivilVsCriminal #IndianCourtCases #LawBasicsIndia #LegalAwareness #CriminalLawIndia #CivilLawIndia #CourtCaseTypes 🎯 The Core Difference: Civil 🆚 Criminal Think of it like this: Civil law says — “You owe me something!” 💸 Criminal law says — “You’ve wronged society, and we want justice!” 🚓👨‍⚖️ #CivilCasesExplained #CriminalCasesExplained #LegalDifference #LawSimplifiedIndia 🔍 Civil Case Highlights: ✅ Dispute between two parties ✅ Involves compensation or specific performance ✅ Examples: Breach of contract Property disputes Divorce cases Consumer complaints ✅ Burden of Proof – Preponderance of evidence ✅ Court: Civil Court, Family Court, Consumer Forum #CivilDisputesIndia #Breac...

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