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Sach ya Jhooth? — Legal Myth-Buster Quiz
14 common legal myths — FIR, arrest, RTI, cheque bounce, salary, property and more. Tap “Sach” (True) or “Jhooth” (False), see the right answer with the section or source instantly, then share your score card to WhatsApp Status.
Sach ya Jhooth?
14 statements. Tap on each one (or swipe the card: right = Sach, left = Jhooth). How many myths can you spot?
All 14 myths and answers
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1. Information about a cognizable offence can be given at any police station, even if it happened in another station's area (Zero FIR).
✅ True (in general)
BNSS s.173(1) says the information may be given irrespective of the area. The station records it and normally transfers it to the right station.
📖 BNSS 2023 s.173(1)
2. Police can arrest any woman at any hour of the night — there is no restriction.
❌ False (in general)
In general no woman is arrested after sunset and before sunrise. In exceptional cases a woman officer must report in writing and get the prior permission of a first-class Magistrate.
📖 BNSS 2023 s.43(5)
3. You need a lawyer to file an RTI application.
❌ False (in general)
Any citizen can apply directly to the Public Information Officer in writing (or online where available). You also don't have to give a reason for asking.
📖 RTI Act 2005 s.6(1), 6(2)
4. No RTI application fee is charged from an applicant who is below the poverty line (BPL).
✅ True (in general)
RTI Act s.7(5) provides that no fee is charged from BPL persons. Attach a copy of your BPL proof; the proof rules can vary by State or department, so check.
📖 RTI Act 2005 s.7(5)
5. A bounced cheque is only a civil matter — it cannot become a criminal case.
❌ False (in general)
Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act makes cheque dishonour a criminal offence. A written demand notice must go within 30 days of learning of the bounce.
📖 Negotiable Instruments Act 1881 s.138, 142
6. If the police station refuses to register an FIR, there is nothing more you can do.
❌ False (in general)
You can send the substance in writing by post to the Superintendent of Police (SP). If that doesn't help, the Magistrate route is available. Keep a copy and the postal receipt.
📖 BNSS 2023 s.173(4), 175(3)
7. A Lok Adalat award (settlement) is final — in general there is no appeal against it.
✅ True (in general)
The award is treated like a civil court decree and binds both sides. If a pending court case settles there, the court fee paid is refunded. Settle only if you genuinely agree.
📖 Legal Services Authorities Act 1987 s.21
8. Once you leave a job, you lose the right to claim your unpaid salary.
❌ False (in general)
Earned wages stay payable after you leave. The Code on Wages generally requires them within two working days of resignation or removal (State rules may differ). Claims have time limits, so don't wait.
📖 Code on Wages 2019 s.17(2)
9. You can file a consumer complaint yourself, without a lawyer.
✅ True (in general)
Under the Consumer Protection Act 2019 the consumer can file personally, including online (e-Jagriti). Generally the complaint is due within 2 years of the cause of action.
📖 Consumer Protection Act 2019 s.35, 69
10. The moment an FIR is registered, police must arrest the accused immediately.
❌ False (in general)
Arrest is not automatic. Where arrest isn't required, police usually issue a notice to appear, and complying with it is a duty. Rules can differ for serious offences.
📖 BNSS 2023 s.35(3)–(6); Arnesh Kumar v. State of Bihar (SC, 2014)
11. A verbal agreement is never valid — only written ones count.
❌ False (in general)
The Indian Contract Act can recognise oral contracts, but some things (e.g. sale of immovable property) need a written, registered document. Oral deals are hard to prove — keep messages and receipts.
📖 Indian Contract Act 1872 s.10; Registration Act 1908 s.17
12. Free government legal aid is only for the very poor.
❌ False (in general)
Besides an income limit, women, children, SC/ST members, persons in custody and persons with disabilities are among the eligible categories. Income limits vary by State. NALSA helpline: 15100.
📖 Legal Services Authorities Act 1987 s.12; NALSA 15100
13. A woman in a live-in relationship gets no protection from the law.
❌ False (in general)
The Domestic Violence Act covers a “relationship in the nature of marriage”, so protection, residence and monetary relief can be sought. It depends on the facts (Supreme Court: Indra Sarma, 2013).
📖 PWDV Act 2005 s.2(f), 18–20; Indra Sarma v. V.K.V. Sarma (SC, 2013)
14. In a Hindu family, a daughter has an equal right to ancestral property, like a son.
✅ True (in general)
After the 2005 amendment a daughter is a coparcener by birth; the Supreme Court clarified this in Vineeta Sharma (2020). Personal laws of other communities differ.
📖 Hindu Succession Act 1956 s.6 (as amended 2005); Vineeta Sharma v. Rakesh Sharma (SC, 2020)
FAQs
- What is “Sach ya Jhooth? — Legal Myth-Buster Quiz”?
- A free 14-question True/False quiz on common legal myths in India, in Hindi and English. After every tap you see the right answer, a two-line explanation and the law or section it comes from. At the end you get a score, a fun title and a shareable WhatsApp Status card.
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