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Can an Employer Legally Deduct Salary Without Notice?

  Can an Employer Legally Deduct Salary Without Notice? πŸ’°πŸš« πŸ” Question: "My employer deducted my salary without informing me. Is this legal?" πŸ’‘ Hashtags: #SalaryDeduction #EmploymentLaw #LabourRights #HRPolicy #IndianLaw #LexisAndCompany The Legal Reality! 🚨 ❌ NO! Salary deductions without prior notice are illegal in India unless they fall under specific conditions allowed by the Payment of Wages Act, 1936. Employers cannot deduct wages arbitrarily! ⚖️ πŸ“Œ Hashtags: #EmployeeRights #HRCompliance #LegalSalary #WorkplaceLaw #LexisAndCompany When Can an Employer Deduct Salary Legally? ✅ ✔️ For Tax Deductions (TDS, EPF, ESI, etc.) – If as per statutory requirements. πŸ’ΌπŸ“‘ ✔️ For Absenteeism – If the employee has unapproved leaves. πŸ“…❌ ✔️ For Advance Salary or Loan – If there was prior agreement and consent. 🏦 ✔️ For Misconduct or Damage – Only if proven with proper disciplinary action. ⚠️ πŸ“’ Hashtags: #PayrollRules #SalaryCompliance #EmploymentContracts #HRLegal #Lex...

Can a Verbal Agreement Be Legally Enforced in India?

  Can a Verbal Agreement Be Legally Enforced in India? πŸ—£️🀝 #ContractLaw #VerbalAgreements #LegalRights You shook hands on a business deal 🀝 and agreed on terms orally —but now the other party backs out! 😱 Can you legally enforce a verbal agreement in India? Let’s find out! πŸ‘‡ #LegalContracts #BusinessLaw #AgreementMatters πŸ“Œ The Short Answer: YES, but it’s tricky! ✅⚖️ Under Indian Contract Act, 1872 , a verbal agreement can be legally binding , but proving it in court is difficult! πŸ›️πŸ“œ ✅ When Is a Verbal Agreement Enforceable? πŸ”Ή If It Meets Contractual Essentials – Offer, acceptance, consideration, and intent must be clear! πŸ“œ✔️ πŸ”Ή If There’s Supporting Evidence – Emails, messages, witnesses, or transactions can validate the agreement! πŸ“§πŸ“‘ πŸ”Ή If It’s Not Legally Required to Be in Writing – Some agreements must be written (e.g., real estate deals, wills)! 🏑✍️ πŸ”Ή If Performance Has Started – If one party has acted on the agreement, courts may enforce it! πŸ—️πŸ’° #Han...

Can a Registered Will Be Challenged in Court?

  Can a Registered Will Be Challenged in Court? πŸ“œ⚔️ πŸ” Question: "My relative made a registered will, but I suspect foul play. Can I challenge it legally?" πŸ’‘ Hashtags: #WillDispute #LegalHeir #PropertyLaw #SuccessionLaw #IndianLaw #LexisAndCompany The Legal Reality! 🚨 ✅ YES! Even a registered will can be challenged in court under the Indian Succession Act, 1925. If you can prove fraud, undue influence, lack of testamentary capacity, or procedural errors, the will can be declared invalid. ⚖️ πŸ“Œ Hashtags: #InheritanceDispute #LegalRights #ProbateLaw #EstatePlanning #LexisAndCompany Grounds for Challenging a Registered Will ❌ ❌ Lack of Free Will – If the testator (person making the will) was forced or mentally unfit. 🧠 ❌ Forgery or Fraud – If the will was tampered with, forged, or altered. πŸ•΅️‍♂️ ❌ Improper Execution – If witnesses were not present or legal formalities were skipped. ✍️ πŸ“’ Hashtags: #WillFraud #ProbateDispute #EstateLitigation #LegalProof #LexisAndCo...