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Court fees in Delhi: how the calculation actually works
How court fees in Delhi are calculated under the Court Fees Act, ad valorem versus fixed fee, rough figures for common suits, DRT application fees, and where advocates get the sums wrong.
DRT case status: how to check a debt recovery tribunal case online
Where to check DRT case status online, how OA and SA numbers work, why DRT cause lists are harder to track than eCourts, and what to do about it.
Section 138 NI Act: the cheque bounce offence explained
Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act 1881 makes dishonour of a cheque a criminal offence with specific procedural conditions. Here is what the law says and how the process works.
Section 420 IPC: cheating and its punishment explained
Section 420 of the IPC covers cheating that involves the dishonest delivery of property. Here is what the offence requires, what punishment it carries, and how it maps to the new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Section 302 IPC: punishment for murder and its BNS equivalent
Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code 1860 prescribes the punishment for murder. Here is what it says, how it differs from culpable homicide, and how the new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 changes things.
What is a bare act, and why lawyers rely on it
A plain explanation of what a bare act is, how it differs from a commentary edition, and why the exact statutory text still matters in court and in exams.
What is a Debt Recovery Tribunal (DRT) and how to check case status
A plain explanation of what a Debt Recovery Tribunal is, what kinds of cases it hears, and how advocates and borrowers can track DRT case status and next dates.
How to calculate court fees in a civil suit (Delhi)
Court fees in Delhi civil cases follow either an ad valorem scale or a fixed flat rate, depending on the relief claimed. Here is how to work out which applies and what drives the amount.
How to file a consumer court complaint in India (step by step)
A practical guide to filing a consumer court complaint in India, including which forum to approach, what documents you need, and how to file online via e-Daakhil.
New criminal laws explained: IPC to BNS, CrPC to BNSS, Evidence Act to BSA
India replaced its three core criminal laws on 1 July 2024. Here is what the transition means in practice for advocates handling both old and new regime matters.
Delhi High Court cause list: how to find today's board and your case
A practical guide to reading the Delhi High Court cause list, understanding court numbers and bench assignments, finding the display board, and locating your matter before the session starts.
eCourts services explained for Delhi advocates
What the eCourts platform actually offers, how case status lookup, cause lists, e-filing, and NJDG work in practice, and where the system's gaps are relevant to Delhi advocates.
How to check case status by advocate name on eCourts
A step by step guide to looking up case status by advocate name on the eCourts portal, what CNR numbers are, common mistakes that break the search, and how to stop doing this lookup every single morning.
How to track your next hearing date across Delhi courts
How next hearing dates are set in Delhi's district courts and High Court, where to find them, why dates get missed even by experienced advocates, and what tools actually help.
What is a cause list and how to read it
A plain explanation of what a cause list is, how it differs from a daily board, what item numbers and court numbers mean, and how supplementary lists work in Indian courts.
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Our editorial team is writing guides specifically for Indian advocates. Topics include eCourts, WhatsApp workflows, and district court practice.
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- How eCourts data works, and what NyayX adds on top
- The offline-first architecture behind NyayX's calendar
- A guide to NDOH tracking for Delhi HC advocates
- WhatsApp as a legal tool: the NyayX approach
- From paper diary to digital: a solo advocate's experience
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