Survivors of acid attacks have the right to seek medical treatment, right to file a complaint and right to compensation.
Eligibility for Legal Aid
If you want legal aid, you will need to go to a legal service authority. Once you approach the authority, they will check whether you are eligible for legal aid and the genuineness of your case.
Special Powers of the Armed Forces
The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 (AFSPA) grants certain ‘special powers’ to the members of the armed forces in disturbed areas.
Payment for filing writ petitions
In the Supreme Court, for writ petitions except for habeas corpus, the court fee is Rs. 500. For petitions filed for criminal cases, there is no fee. Whereas the court fee varies for different High Courts.
Registration of Hindu Marriage
Registration of marriages under Hindu Law is given under Section 8 of the Hindu Marriage Act. Different states have different rules.
Uttar Pradesh
This post gives information about the following schemes that have been implemented by the Central and State governments in Uttar Pradesh: