These are some of the Indian laws that most of the people are unaware of:- ·

  1. If your cylinder explodes you are entitled to Rs. 40 lakh cover!

·        Many of us are unaware that domestic LPG consumers are entitled to a cover of Rs. 40        lakh in case of loss of life or damage to property due to cylinder explosions.

·         Source: Deccan Chronicle

·         2. Penalised for receiving gifts? Yes, they can be bribes.

·         It has become a tradition for companies to send gifts! As these gifts can be carefully             veiled bribes, the law is a smart move by the government to avoid situations of bribery.           Know more about The Foreign Contribution Regulation Act 2010' here.

·         Source: India Today

·         3. Only female officers can escort women to the police station.

·          Not only do male officers have no right to escort a woman but she can refuse to go to the police station between 6 pm to 6 am. In case of a serious crime, a written permit from the magistrate is required for male officers to escort her.

·         Source: Wordpress

·         4. The tax recovery officer can arrest and release you.

·         In case of tax violations, the TRO has the right to arrest you, though a summon has to be sent. The tax commissioner only decides how long can you be in custody, but your release will be decided by the TRO. This has been mentioned in the Income-tax Act, 1961 .

·         Source: Tribune India

·         5. No traffic violation laws for non-motorised vehicles.

·        Though it has been clarified that a golf cart is not allowed on the road but there aren't any penalties against non motor vehicles like a cycles or rickshaws, since they don't fall under the Motor Vehicles Act.

·         Source: observer

·         6. Women can lodge complaints through emails.

·        Guidelines issued by the Delhi Police entitle women to the privilege of registering a complaint via email or even through post if she can't go to the police station.

·         Source: Telepresence24

·         7. Live-in relationships are not illegal.

·        Though it is frowned upon in our country, but as long as both the adults are ready to stay together, live-in relationships are not illegal. Moreover, live-in relationships are considered to be 'equal to marriage' if certain conditions are met few of which are pooling of financial and domestic arrangements, entrusting the responsibility, sexual relationship, bearing children, socialization in public and intention, conduct of the parties, etc. This is done to protect women under the Domestic Violence Act . Also, children born out of live-in relationships have the right to inherit their parent's property.

8.   A single male cannot adopt a female child.

9.   You can walk into any hotel to use washroom or to get a glass of water.

10.  A rape victim can get herself examined by doctor without filing a FIR.

11. If an officer refuses to file a FIR, he can be sentenced to jail for a period of 6 months to 1 year.

12 While driving, if alcohol level in 100ml blood is more than 30mg, then police is liable to arrest you.

13. A pregnant employee cannot be fired from her job and if she is, the employer can face a jail of utmost 3 months.