Can You Get a Refund If a Lawyer Fails to Win Your Case? 🤔💰 #LegalFees #LawyerRefund #ClientRights #ConsumerProtection #LegalContracts #LexisAndCompany You hired a lawyer, paid a hefty fee, and lost the case. 😞 Now, you’re wondering: Can you ask for a refund if the lawyer didn’t win? Or is it money down the drain? Let’s break it down! 👇 ❌ No, Lawyers Don’t Guarantee Results – But You Still Have Rights! 🔹 Lawyers Charge for Their Time, Not the Outcome – Their fees cover consultation, research, drafting, and representation , not just victory. ⚖️ 🔹 Refunds Depend on the Fee Agreement – If your contract states a non-refundable retainer , you may not get your money back. 📑 🔹 You CAN Demand a Refund for Misconduct – If the lawyer was negligent, unresponsive, or dishonest , you can take action! 🚨 #LegalFeeDispute #LawyerEthics #RefundPolicy #JusticeMatters #KnowYourRights 🚨 When Can You Demand a Refund? ✅ If the Lawyer Did Nothing – No court filings, no hearings, no com...
Can a Cheque Bounce Case Land You in Jail in India? 🏦⚖️ #ChequeBounce #LegalAwareness #FinancialLaw You issued a cheque , but due to insufficient funds, it bounced ! 🚨 Now, the recipient threatens legal action , and you wonder— "Can I go to jail for a bounced cheque in India?" 🤔📜 #BankingLaw #LegalRights #KnowTheLaw The Answer: YES, It’s a Criminal Offense! 🚫🔴 #ChequeDishonor #Section138 #CourtCase ✅ What Does Indian Law Say? Under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 , cheque bounce is a punishable offense . If convicted, you may face: ✔️ Up to 2 years imprisonment 🏛️ ✔️ Monetary penalty (twice the cheque amount) 💰 ✔️ Bank blacklisting & credit issues 🚨 🚨 When Does a Cheque Bounce Become a Legal Issue? ❌ If the cheque was issued for a legally enforceable debt. ❌ If it was dishonored due to insufficient funds or signature mismatch. ❌ If the payee filed a complaint after issuing a legal notice (within 30 days). ✅ How Can You Avoid Jail in a ...