someone sending the legal notice i have not accepted what will happpen

972 votes

You need to accept any communication addressed to you. If it is a legal notice sent especially by an advocate it will have its own meaning. If a legal notice is rejected by you, in legal terms it means you have received it. Damages could be done with this presumption. Therefore, rejecting a legal notice is not a wise step. Receive it and reply it appropriately.

Raghavendra Rao B.K. LawRato

885 votes

I always recommend my clients to take all notices served on them personally, if they are in and around at time of service.
Per Law : refusal to accept notice is good service. that means you can expect next step /stage of litigation.
contact your lawyer immediately, sign Vakil patra and ask him to be observer, if needed he/she may file Vakilpatra at appropriate situation.

Advocate Shilpa Sharad LawRato

945 votes

If a legal notice is sent and if you refuse to accept the same there will be an endorsement to that effect on the postal cover which would deem to be served upon you. Incase of door lock, addressee left, it cannot be deemed to have been served.

LawRato LawRato

551 votes

It depends on the Endorsement the Postman has made on the postal cover. If he has endorsed as 'Refused' or 'not claimed' the service of notice will be deemed sufficient and further action as contemplated under law will follow

Advocate Mohamed Mukhtar LawRato

767 votes

Please accept it and take assistance of a lawyer. Not accepting it would amount to "refusal" and if the person sending it takes it to Court, it is likely that an Order may be passed against you. I recommend receiving it and then deciding how to reply to it with the assistance of a lawyer.

LawRato LawRato

269 votes

When someone sends you a legal notice that you have not accepted or refused to receive, several legal consequences may follow:

1. Validity of Legal Notice: If a legal notice is sent to you and you refuse to accept it or do not acknowledge it, it is still considered legally valid. The fact that you did not accept it does not invalidate the notice itself.
2. Initiation of Legal Action: When you refuse to accept a legal notice, it does not prevent the sender from taking legal action against you. They can proceed with legal proceedings, such as filing a case or lawsuit against you.
3. Consequences of Non-Response: If you do not respond to a legal notice, it may lead to adverse consequences. Ignoring a legal notice can result in the sender filing a case against you, and you may have to face legal obligations.
4. Mandatory Reply: In many cases, it is advisable to reply to a legal notice. While it may not be mandatory by law to respond to every legal notice, providing a suitable response can help resolve the issue without going to court. Failing to reply may escalate the matter.

In summary, refusing to accept a legal notice does not invalidate it, and the sender can still take legal action. It is advisable to consult with a legal expert or lawyer to understand the specific implications of the legal notice you received and determine the appropriate course of action.

Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty LawRato

68 votes

The act states that if a borrower refuses the legal notice by lawyer sent via postal service, the service has been completed and the notice deemed served. In such cases, the mandatory repayment period for the borrowed amount begins on the date the legal notice was delivered.

Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty LawRato