Advocate Manual Martin

Questions Answered by Advocate Manual Martin

Q: Address proof for passport renewal

My doughter lives with me and she turned 18 May 2025. She only have her passport as photo id and nothing else. Tenancy Contract is in my name and passport officer refused to accept this as address proof for my doughter. I approached Adhar Seva and they refused to accept her passport as valid photo id since it is expired. I took residence Certificate from Municipal Corporation on her name but it doesn't have photo in it. I took cast certificate again that also doesn't have photo. What to do now

Advocate Manual Martin answered
Since your daughter has recently turned 18, she is now required to provide separate photo identity and address proof in her own name, which is why some offices are insisting on additional documents.An expired passport is usually not accepted as a valid photo ID, so it would be helpful to apply for a passport renewal or re-issue. This can be done using her birth certificate and the parent’s documents, even if Aadhaar is not yet available.She is also eligible to apply for a Voter ID (EPIC) by submitting Form 6. During this process, a Booth Level Officer will visit the residence for verification, which often helps establish address proof smoothly.Another practical option is to open a basic savings bank account in a nationalised bank. Banks can complete KYC using her birth certificate and the parent’s address proof and issue a photo passbook, which is commonly accepted as identity proof.Once she obtains any one valid photo ID, Aadhaar enrolment should not be an issue.The residence and caste certificates you have obtained are useful supporting documents, but since they do not carry a photograph, offices may not accept them as standalone photo ID.If difficulties continue, a polite written complaint can be submitted through the UIDAI or Passport Seva grievance portals.This is a procedural matter and can be resolved step by step

Q: Fresh evaluation result publication delay

I just wanted to know if I can go for a case against my university to point out the extreme delay in the publication of fresh evaluation results. The university takes over 3 months to publish the result. I wanted to explain this in detail for somebody to understand but since there is a word limit that's all that I can type in brief. If you are someone who's just money minded and does not care about your client actually getting justice please ignore this as I dont want to waste my time explaining

Advocate Manual Martin answered
Delay of several months in publishing revaluation or fresh evaluation results can be challenged, as universities are expected to act within a reasonable time and cannot prejudice students’ academic progression. Before approaching court, you may file a written representation to the Controller of Examinations and Registrar requesting timely publication. If no action is taken, you can approach the High Court under Article 226 seeking directions for expeditious result declaration. Courts have previously intervened where administrative delay caused academic loss. Keep proof of your application, timelines, and any communication with the university, as they strengthen your case. Litigation is not about money here—your grievance is valid and legally recognized, and the remedy is available through a writ petition.

Q: oposite home pepople throug the wast in my home near canals how i stop

oposite home pepople throug the wast in my home near canals how i stop and what is the penal code to proced the case

Advocate Manual Martin answered
Disposing waste near your house and canal amounts to a public nuisance and is legally actionable. You may file a complaint with the local Panchayat/Municipality and request immediate removal under the Kerala Municipality Act or Panchayat Raj Act. Under the Indian Penal Code, Section 268 (Public Nuisance), Section 278 (Making atmosphere noxious to health) and Section 290 (Punishment for public nuisance) may apply. If the waste dumping causes health risks, local police can issue a notice or register a case.You may also issue a written complaint to the Pollution Control Board or District Collector seeking action and enforcement of sanitation rules. Evidence such as photos or videos of the dumping will strengthen your case. Civil remedies like an injunction can also be sought if the nuisance persists.

Q: My New Motorcycle Has a Manufacturing Defect – Am I Legally Entitled t

I purchased a brand-new Triumph Speed 400 motorcycle on 17 October 2025 from the Triumph dealership in Kannur, Kerala.Within the first week, the bike started having a persistent engine sound issue. Since then:The motorcycle has been taken to the Triumph authorized service center three times for the same problem.Even after receiving the number plate, the bike was again taken back to the service center yesterday.The issue still remains unresolved.The motorcycle has spent more time in ser

Advocate Manual Martin answered
Based on the facts stated, this appears to be a case of deficiency in service and a potential manufacturing defect under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019. A new motorcycle developing the same engine issue repeatedly within days of purchase, despite multiple visits to an authorised service centre, strengthens your claim. You may seek a replacement, refund, or compensation before the District Consumer Commission. Preserve all job cards, service records, invoices, and communication with the dealer, as these documents will be vital to establish repeated failure to rectify the defect. You may also send a written notice to the dealership and manufacturer demanding resolution within a reasonable time before initiating formal proceedings.