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Adv. Anu Yadav, Delhi (2026)

24/09/2026

BEFORE YOU CLICK “I AGREE”

Most of us have done it.

Scroll.
Scroll.
Scroll.

☑️ I agree to the Terms & Conditions.

Done.

Sometimes without reading a single line.

Online, consent or acceptance may be expressed through clicks, checkboxes and other electronic actions.

But there is another side to this.

The existence of an “I Agree” button does not mean that every term appearing behind it is automatically beyond legal scrutiny.

The nature of the transaction, the way the terms were presented, the applicable law and the particular term in question can all matter.

So perhaps the lesson isn't:

“Never click I Agree.”

That would hardly survive modern life.

The better habit is simpler:

Before clicking, pay closer attention when something actually matters—

a subscription,
an auto-renewal,
a cancellation condition,
use of your data,
a significant purchase,
or a financial commitment.

Because a tiny checkbox can sometimes represent something much bigger:

your consent.

☑️ I agree.

— Adv. Anu Yadav

24/09/2026

THE FACT YOU DIDN’T HEAR

Two people tell you about the same dispute.

The first version sounds convincing.

Then you hear the second.

Suddenly, one small fact appears—

and the entire picture looks different.

This happens outside courtrooms all the time.

We hear a voice note without knowing what came before it.
We see a screenshot without seeing the rest of the conversation.
We hear why someone reacted, but not what they were reacting to.
We know what happened, but not necessarily what happened before it.

The interesting thing is that the first version may not even have been false.

It may simply have been incomplete.

And incomplete information can sometimes lead us to conclusions that complete information would not.

A missing fact can matter—even when we discover it later.

Sometimes the detail that initially seems insignificant is the very detail that changes how an issue should be understood.

Perhaps that is worth remembering outside the courtroom too.

Before deciding who was right, who was wrong, or what “must have happened”—

ask one more question:

What fact might I still be missing?

— Adv. Anu Yadav

22/09/2026

“IT WAS ONLY A JOKE.”

Four words that often arrive after something has already been said.

A comment.
A message.
A meme.
A remark in a group.
Something said at work.

Then, when someone objects:

“Come on. It was only a joke.”

But does calling something a joke settle the matter?

Not necessarily.

In law, a label does not automatically determine the legal character of conduct.

The words used may matter.
So may the context in which they were used.
The relationship between the people involved may matter.
Whether the conduct was repeated may matter.
And, importantly, the particular law applicable to the situation matters.

This is why two apparently similar remarks may not necessarily have the same legal significance.

At the same time, another distinction is equally important:

Something being offensive, insensitive or unwelcome does not automatically make it unlawful.

Law requires us to look beyond both reactions—

“It was just a joke.”
and
“I was offended, so it must be illegal.”

Neither statement, by itself, answers the legal question.

Perhaps the better question is:

What actually happened—and what does the applicable law say about it?

Because sometimes a joke is simply a joke.

And sometimes—

“just joking” is only the label someone gave it afterwards.

— Adv. Anu Yadav

05/05/2026

Most people think only signed papers create legal obligations.

That’s not true.

Under Indian law, an agreement does not depend on a specific format.
Even a WhatsApp chat or email can form a legally enforceable agreement—
if the essential elements of a contract are present.

✔ Clear offer
✔ Unconditional acceptance
✔ Intention to create legal relations
✔ Lawful consideration

Also, electronic records (like chats/emails) may be used as evidence in court,
subject to compliance with Section 65B of the Indian Evidence Act and proof of authenticity.

But remember:
Not every casual message becomes a contract.
Courts look at the entire conversation and surrounding circumstances.

So before you casually say
“haan ho jayega” or “I’ll pay tomorrow” — think.

Because in law,
casual words can create serious obligations.

💬 Have you ever agreed to something casually and later realised its consequences?

09/04/2026

Live-in Relationships in India — Legal Reality

Not illegal. But not equal to marriage.

What the law says 👇

• Live-in relationships are not a criminal offence
• Courts may recognize them under Article 21 (Right to Life & Personal Liberty)

For women 👇

• Protection available under the Domestic Violence Act, 2005
• Applies only if it qualifies as a “relationship in the nature of marriage”

Children 👇

• Considered legitimate
• Have rights in parents’ property

Important:
Courts look at factors like duration, shared household, and intention
→ Not every live-in relationship gets legal protection

Law protects reality — not labels.

09/04/2026

Article 32 — Right to Constitutional Remedies

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar called this the “heart and soul of the Constitution.”

What does Article 32 provide? 👇

It gives you the right to directly approach the Supreme Court if your fundamental rights are violated.

The Court can issue these writs:

• Habeas Corpus → Produce a person who is illegally detained
• Mandamus → Order a public authority to perform its duty
• Prohibition → Stop a lower court from exceeding its jurisdiction
• Certiorari → Quash an illegal order of a lower court
• Quo Warranto → Challenge illegal holding of a public office

Important:
This right itself is a fundamental right.

Why it matters?
Rights are meaningless without a remedy — Article 32 makes them enforceable.

No right is real without the power to enforce it.

09/04/2026

Article 14 — Right to Equality

The foundation of fairness in Indian law.

“The State shall not deny to any person equality before the law or equal protection of the laws.”

What does this really mean? 👇

• Equality before law → Everyone is equal in the eyes of law (no special privilege)
• Equal protection of laws → Similar people in similar situations must be treated alike

Important concept:
Law allows reasonable classification
✔ Must be based on intelligible differentia
✔ Must have a rational nexus with the objective

❌ Arbitrary or discriminatory laws violate Article 14

Why it matters?
It prevents misuse of power and ensures justice is applied fairly to all.

Equality is not just a principle — it’s a guarantee.

09/04/2026

Article 19 — Freedom of Speech & Expression

One of the most powerful rights — but not absolute.

Article 19(1)(a) guarantees freedom of speech and expression to every citizen.

But here’s the reality 👇

This freedom is subject to reasonable restrictions under Article 19(2) on grounds of:

• Sovereignty & integrity of India
• Security of the State
• Public order
• Decency or morality
• Contempt of court
• Defamation
• Incitement to an offence

Important:
Freedom of speech does not mean freedom to spread hate, defame others, or disturb public order.

Why it matters?
It balances individual freedom with societal interest — ensuring liberty without chaos.

Speak freely — but responsibly.

09/04/2026

Article 21 — Right to Life & Personal Liberty

One of the most powerful rights in the Indian Constitution:

“No person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by law.”

But courts have expanded its meaning far beyond this line 👇

What does Article 21 include today?

• Right to live with dignity
• Right to privacy (Justice K.S. Puttaswamy, 2017)
• Right to clean environment
• Right to legal aid
• Right to speedy trial
• Right against custodial torture
• Right to livelihood (Olga Tellis case)

Important:
The “procedure” must be just, fair and reasonable (Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India, 1978) — not arbitrary.

Why it matters?
Article 21 is the backbone of fundamental rights — it protects not just life, but the quality of life.

Know your rights. Use your rights.

09/04/2026

Article 20 of the Indian Constitution — Protection in Criminal Cases

A fundamental safeguard every citizen must know:

1. No Ex Post Facto Law
No person can be convicted for an act that was not an offence at the time it was committed.
Also, no greater punishment can be imposed than what was prescribed at that time.
(Note: This protection applies only to criminal laws, not civil liability.)

2. No Double Jeopardy
No person shall be prosecuted and punished for the same offence more than once.
(Applies only when there has been a prior prosecution and punishment — departmental proceedings and criminal cases can still run separately.)

3. Right Against Self-Incrimination
No accused person can be compelled to be a witness against themselves.
(This protects against forced testimony — not against collection of physical evidence like fingerprints, signatures, etc.)

Why it matters?
It ensures fairness, protects individual liberty, and limits misuse of state power.

Law is for every citizen — not just lawyers.

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