Advocate Siddharth Srivastava

Questions Answered by Advocate Siddharth Srivastava (100+ answers)

Q: What is the legal way to request a birthday change and how to change my date of birth in all documen

Hello, I want to request a birthday change for admission purposes. Can I extend my date of birth by 3 months to get admission? What are the rules to change the date of birth in India? How can I legally change my date of birth in all documents in India?

Advocate Siddharth Srivastava answered
No, the date of birth is ascertained on the basis of hospital records and municipal records, which are maintained on the basis of information provided at the time of birth of a child. So, if records are in consonance and if there is no discrepancy, then the date of birth of a person cannot be extended or altered, or modified.

Q: I would like to inquire about the fees for FIR quashing, including the court fees for the quashing o

Hi In case your case has already been disposed. There is no need to get the FIR quashed. In case it is settled / compounded then you don’t need to get the FIR quashed. Feel free to get in touch to discuss further.

Advocate Siddharth Srivastava answered
The fir quashing fees depend on the discretion, experience, and caliber of the advocate. There is no fixed price index for lawyer fees. The amount you mentioned seems quite low considering the legal expenses involved. You should directly discuss quash petition fees with an experienced advocate.

Q: My phone was confiscated by the school, and they are refusing to return it. Can a school confiscate

My school confiscated my phone, and despite my parents' request, they haven't returned it for two days. Can I get my phone back? Can a school confiscate your phone in India?

Advocate Siddharth Srivastava answered
the act on part of school is illegal. school cannot retain the mobile and is bound to return. you can file complaint with police against erring teacher and school administration. you are entitled to phone.

Q: Is Chatting with a Call Girl a Crime? Need Legal Advice After Suspicious Call

Hi, I recently got a number from a dating site and started chatting with a girl. Here's a snippet of our chat: Me: Hi She: Hi She: Paid Service Me: Real meet? She: 4K booking, 8K total for the night A month later, I received a call from +91 8481890852 claiming to be from the Haryana police station, stating that I had spoken with a call girl who was arrested in a raid. They asked if I wanted my name removed or if I would fight a legal battle with my lawyer. When I asked for details and said I needed to consult my lawyer, they pushed for an immediate answer. Later, they messaged me from a different number, +91 72788 94719, on WhatsApp, sharing a screenshot of our chat. The girl I messaged was +91 7797241588. Please advise if I should report this to Cybercrime or ignore it as a spam call. I'm confused about what to do since chatting with a call girl is a crime.

Advocate Siddharth Srivastava answered
calling a call girl is not a crime. even chatting with a call girl is also not a crime till the chatting is within limit and girl donot object or oppose. The call may be a spam to blackmail you in order to extract the money. donot get trapped. Report the matter to police. The given numbers seem to be from Andhara Pradesh and Chennai. check on true caller.

Q: Is it mandatory to give reply to legal notice

Is it mandatory to reply to a legal notice sent by a lawyer?

Advocate Siddharth Srivastava answered
A legal notice is merely an intimation or warning before legal proceedings are initiated. What happens if you don’t reply to a legal notice? The sender may assume that you have nothing to defend and proceed with a lawsuit. While it is not necessary to reply to a legal notice, you may still address it during the main case by filing a counter or reply.