Advocate Pratik Dharma Chavan

Questions Answered by Advocate Pratik Dharma Chavan (25+ answers)

Q: Fake Job Scam – Lost ₹4 Lakh, Request Urgent Recovery Action

I was a victim of a fake job cyber fraud and lost ₹4 lakh. I never received any job, and the person is a fraud. I have already filed a complaint on 1930; some amount has been liened but the rest was withdrawn. The suspect has now created a false case against me, and my bank account has been frozen. I request urgent action to recover my money as soon as possible.

Advocate Pratik Dharma Chavan answered
yes you can recover that money the case details will help me to consult you for the relief and you can file your matter as per the jurisdiction of the court and you have toh give proper documents as evidence

Q: Transfer of Mother's property in my name

My Hindu mother "owns" a pagdi system flat in mumbai where I grew up all my life. I am married and have obtained US citizenship with OCI now. My mother passed away and I still have access to the property and belongings. I live there whenever I visit India. I pay for all utilities, repairs and maintenance. The rent is being paid into court by all tenants and I do the same every year. How do I transfer the tenancy into my name? Is it possible? Who should I hire? what documents needed?

Advocate Pratik Dharma Chavan answered
She lived in the house, paid rent in court, maintained utilities — this is strong proof.Therefore, tenancy transfer IS possible and legally valid.2. OCI / Foreign Citizenship DOES NOT affect tenancy rightsA tenant under pagdi system can be: Indian citizen NRIOCI Foreign citizen of Indian originThis has no restriction in tenancy transfer.The landlord cannot deny transfer only because of OCI status.

Q: Scammed by a pimp for 35 thousand, I was not involved in act .

I gave out a money to a pimp was promised me to get a call girl. But later I regreated my decision and asked him to cancel my service but he kept demanding more money as a cancellation fee. I was not involved in sexual activity nor meet anyone. I need to know can I file a cyber crime complaint or the police will also arrest me ? Also I have all chats , photos, his adhaar, pan card and voice recording where i claimed to be girls supplier.

Advocate Pratik Dharma Chavan answered
yes you can file cyber complaint on 1930 or cyber crime portal so that your amount can be hold by the police station and file soon else that money will be withdrawn so you get nothing submit all the detais and screenshot of transaction

Q: Hindu women marriage with Muslim man

I am a Muslim man and my partner is a Hindu woman from Jamshedpur. Due to strict interfaith marriage rules in Jharkhand, we want to legally marry in another state under the Special Marriage Act and obtain a valid marriage certificate. We also do not want to involve our parents because of religious issues. What is the safest legal process for us to marry in another state and complete the required formalities?

Advocate Pratik Dharma Chavan answered
LEGAL WAY FOR A HINDU WOMAN TO MARRY A MUSLIM MAN IN INDIAA Hindu woman and a Muslim man cannot marry under Hindu Marriage Act or Muslim Personal Law.The only valid and legally safe method is: Special Marriage Act, 1954 (SMA)This is the secular law for interfaith marriages.yes you can marry her one of both aadhar card address should be of that state or district where you want to marry and time required 1 month for marriage

Q: Rights of non-member in housing society living for 15 years

Disclaimer: If anyone asks me to take a paid consultation by paying ₹5000 or even ₹5, I will call and deal with that person in my way, no matter if I have to face any legal action. Please answer to the point or don't answer.What are my rights as a resident non-member staying in housing society since 15 years?

Advocate Pratik Dharma Chavan answered
Section 91 & 101 – MCS ActOnly Co-operative Court or Competent Court can decide eviction/possession disputes.Society cannot force or threaten eviction. Bye-Law 43Any person lawfully residing (tenant, family member, licensee) is considered an ‘occupant’ and cannot be removed by society.---2. Right to Use Common Areas & Facilities Bye-Law 171 & 173Every occupant (member or non-member) has right to:Common areasWaterLiftsSecurityParking (if allotted by member)Society cannot restrict access.--- 3. Right to Essential Services Bye-Law 170Society cannot stop essential services like:WaterElectricityGarbage collectionHousekeepingEntry of maids, delivery, visitorsStopping services is illegal harassment.Section 79 & 146 – MCS ActIf society obstructs services → punishment + penalty.