Thursday, May 7, 2026

What are the 10 things that every Indian should know?

 

  • As per the Citizen Charter (Indian Oil Corporation website):- if a gas cylinder blasts during the cooking of food then the gas agency is liable to pay Rs. 50 lakh to the victim as compensation.
  • Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA), 2010:- if you take a gift from any company on the occasion of a festival, it falls into the category of bribery. You can also be sentenced to jail for this crime. However, it has been legalised by the Government of India in 2018 under Finance Bill 2018.
  • Criminal Procedure Code, Section 46:- No woman can be arrested before 6 A.M. and after 6 P.M unless the crime (accusition) is severe. 5 A.M to 10 P.M in bigger cities like Mumbai an Delhi.
  • Indian Sarais Act, 1887:- Even any 5-star hotel can’t prohibit you from drinking potable water and using its washrooms.
  • Maternity Benefit Act, 1961:- No company can fire a pregnant woman. It may be punishable by a maximum of 3 years of imprisonment.
  • Automotive (Amendment) Bill, 2016,:- If you are fined for a crime (like riding without a helmet or any other reason) then you will not be fined for the same reason in the same day.
  • Limitation Act, 1963:- If your office does not pay you then you have the power to file an FIR against it within 3 years. But if you report after 3 years, you will not get anything for the due.
  • Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958, Section 14:- If you are living in Delhi then your landlord does not have the right to forcefully vacate your house without giving prior notice to you.

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