Question 1

How to calculate limitation period for a civil suit in India?

Accepted Answer

Use KanoonHub's Limitation Period Calculator. Select the case type (civil suit, consumer complaint, cheque bounce, etc.), enter the date of incident or cause of action, and get the exact deadline. General civil suits have a 3-year limitation under the Limitation Act, 1963.

Question 2

How to check bail eligibility under BNSS?

Accepted Answer

Use the Bail Eligibility Checker. For bailable offences, bail is a matter of right under Section 478 BNSS. For non-bailable offences, it depends on factors like punishment severity, whether you are a first offender, and court discretion under Section 480 BNSS.

Question 3

What is the stamp duty for sale deed in Delhi 2026?

Accepted Answer

In Delhi, stamp duty for sale deed is 6% for male buyers and 4% for female buyers, plus 1% registration fee. Use the Stamp Duty Calculator to get exact amounts for your property value across 6 major states.

Question 4

How to calculate interest on a court decree in India?

Accepted Answer

Use the Interest Calculator. Courts award interest under Section 34 CPC (pendente lite and future interest). Enter the principal amount, rate (commonly 6-12% p.a.), and period to calculate simple or compound interest.

Question 5

What is default bail and when does it arise?

Accepted Answer

Default bail under Section 187 BNSS (earlier Section 167 CrPC) is an indefeasible right. If the chargesheet is not filed within 60 days (for offences up to 7 years) or 90 days (for offences above 7 years/death/life), the accused can apply for default bail. Use the Remand Calculator to track the timeline.

Question 6

How to find the correct BNS section for an FIR?

Accepted Answer

Use the FIR to BNS Section Mapper. Describe the offence in English, Hindi, or Hinglish (e.g., 'chori', 'murder', 'online fraud') and get matching Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita sections with severity levels and punishments.

Question 7

What is the maximum police custody period in India?

Accepted Answer

Maximum police custody (remand) is 15 days for all offences under Section 187 BNSS. After 15 days, the accused must be sent to judicial custody. The total custody period before chargesheet is 60 days (offences up to 7 years) or 90 days (offences above 7 years).

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