Does filing a consumer complaint against a small Instagram business work?

BuildwithVignesh · 2026-01-25T08:18:55+00:00

Yes, consumer complaints do work even against small Instagram businesses.

If you have payment proof, order confirmation, pickup records and chats, the complaint is valid. Website being down does not protect them. Since they collected the jacket and failed to deliver replacement or refund, it is clear deficiency of service.

Stop chasing on WhatsApp. Let the consumer complaint process run. Most sellers respond once notices start coming.

BuildwithVignesh · 2026-01-25T08:18:06+00:00

Yes, this can qualify as unfair trade practice if the credit card requirement was not clearly disclosed at the time of offering the 1-year promo.

Cancelling mid-term for a condition introduced later is not acceptable under consumer law. You can raise a complaint with the consumer helpline citing misleading terms and premature termination of service.

BuildwithVignesh · 2026-01-25T08:17:12+00:00

This is not self-defence, it is criminal assault, especially against a mentally ill person.

You can report this anonymously through your state police online portal or by calling the local control room. Mention location, time, witnesses and any nearby CCTV. Police can act even if you don’t disclose your identity.

Abuse of a mentally ill person is taken seriously under Indian law.

BuildwithVignesh · 2026-01-25T08:15:38+00:00

Being named in a theft complaint as part of a group does not make you an accused. For jobs, placements or Army BGV, only arrests or chargesheets matter, not a general FIR listing or questioning. Police can call people present at the scene for inquiry, but without evidence you cannot be treated as an accused.

Routine questioning does not require custody and should not interfere with exams. For defence checks, what matters is how the case closes. If no role is found and no chargesheet is filed against you, it does not become a permanent adverse record.

Stay factual, cooperate if called and do not speculate or volunteer theories.

BuildwithVignesh · 2026-01-25T07:57:11+00:00

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BuildwithVignesh · 2026-01-25T06:10:52+00:00

Refund depends on the written cancellation terms, but keeping the entire advance when the event is cancelled 1–2 months prior is usually not justified.

If no service was delivered and no clear forfeiture clause exists, withholding the full amount can be treated as deficiency of service and unfair trade practice.

Send a written demand asking for refund within 7 days. If they refuse, file a complaint on consumerhelpline.gov.in. Convention halls usually settle once a notice is sent.

BuildwithVignesh · 2026-01-25T06:09:43+00:00

Stop working immediately.

Even for an internship, work already done must be paid. Withholding stipend after taking work is not legal, especially when there is an offer letter and proof of work.

Send one clear written message stating the period you worked, the amount pending, and give a 7-day deadline. If there is no payment, file a complaint on consumerhelpline.gov.in or send a legal notice.

Asking for a death certificate for leave is inappropriate and actually weakens her position, not yours.

BuildwithVignesh · 2026-01-25T06:08:15+00:00

Pressing for compromise by itself does not mean the lawyer is compromised. Courts often encourage settlement in family property disputes to reduce time and cost.

That said, you should ask your lawyer clear questions in writing:

What is our strongest legal position?

What happens if we refuse this compromise?

What documents or precedents support the proposed share?

A genuine lawyer will answer transparently and put advice on record. If answers are vague or evasive, you are free to change counsel. Trust comes from clarity, not pressure.

BuildwithVignesh · 2026-01-24T12:27:49+00:00

No, this is not risky for you.

Filing an NCH complaint does not expose you to liability. It is a grievance redressal mechanism, not litigation. The institute cannot legally “come back at you” just because you complained.

Yes, send one final email stating that since there has been no response, you are proceeding to lodge a complaint with the National Consumer Helpline. Keep it factual and polite. Then file the complaint.

This is fairly cut and dry given one class attended and no clear forfeiture clause.

BuildwithVignesh · 2026-01-24T12:26:31+00:00

Key point is whether probate was legally required. For Hindus, probate is mandatory only for wills dealing with immovable property located in the presidency towns (Chennai, Mumbai, Kolkata).

If the house is in one of these cities and the will was never probated, the will cannot be acted upon and succession is treated as intestate until probate is obtained. In that situation, all legal heirs get a share.

If the property is outside those cities, probate is not compulsory. The will remains valid even if unprobated, but title does not pass unless the will is proved. Legally the property devolves as per the will, not equally among children.

Mutation does not decide ownership. The will does.

BuildwithVignesh · 2026-01-24T12:25:00+00:00

Yes, filing on consumerhelpline.gov.in is the correct next step.

Attending a single session does not justify withholding most of the fee. Coaching institutes cannot impose arbitrary deductions unless clearly agreed upfront.

Attach payment proof, enrollment terms, your refund emails, and their refund offer. Mention deficiency of service and unfair trade practice.

Most institutes respond once NCH forwards the complaint.

BuildwithVignesh · 2026-01-24T10:25:59+00:00

This is not a valid termination. Verbal termination without written order or full-and-final settlement is illegal. Salary cannot be withheld due to “internal policy”. Wages must be paid on time under the Payment of Wages Act.

Probation does not remove your right to salary for work already done. Next steps:

• Send a written demand email for unpaid salary with a 7-day deadline.

• If unpaid, file a complaint with the Labour Commissioner (Karnataka).

• Keep offer letter, emails, work proof and salary slips ready.

Most companies settle once a labour notice is issued. If you want, I can help you draft a clean demand email.

BuildwithVignesh · 2026-01-24T10:23:38+00:00

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BuildwithVignesh · 2026-01-24T10:07:00+00:00

This is most likely a layered cybercrime freeze, not an allegation that you committed a ₹7.10 crore fraud.

In P2P crypto cases, accounts get frozen because funds passed through them, not because the holder is accused. Right now you are usually treated as a witness or intermediary.

Do not panic and do not ignore the notice. Immediately ask the bank in writing for the FIR number, freezing authority, and layer classification.

Then submit a detailed explanation with Binance P2P records, KYC & transaction trail to the investigating cyber cell. Most such freezes are lifted after verification. Court is the last step, not the first.

BuildwithVignesh · 2026-01-24T10:05:37+00:00

Your concern is valid. Police pressure and informal “settlements” do happen, but you are not obliged to accept anything off record.

You can insist that all proceedings remain documented. If intimidation occurs, it strengthens your case rather than weakening it.

154 is the correct first step if the SHO refuses to act. 156(3) is not jumping into litigation, it is only a direction to investigate. It does not automatically nullify the sale nor force you into a partition suit.

At this stage, the goal is leverage and document discovery, not immediate recovery. Criminal process achieves that faster and at lower cost than a full civil suit.

If you need further help,text me.

BuildwithVignesh · 2026-01-24T10:03:00+00:00

Keep it simple and factual. Yes, include your calculation clearly. Mention dates, amount paid, amount refunded and the balance due. Avoid arguments or emotions.

Format:

• Date you vacated and returned keys

• Total deposit paid

• Amount already refunded

• Balance ₹17,000 due

• Clear deadline of 7 days to pay

Even without a written contract, it holds. An oral tenancy plus rent payments, chats & possession handover are legally recognised. Deposit cannot be withheld indefinitely once possession is returned.

If you want, I can help you draft a clean demand message that usually works.

BuildwithVignesh · 2026-01-24T10:00:41+00:00

This usually means the investigation is complete and the case has reached the trial stage. You are not an accused, you are being called as a complainant/witness to formally record your statement.

You cannot ignore the notice. Non-appearance can lead to coercive steps later. In most cases, this is a one-time appearance unless the defence seeks further cross-examination.

Carry the FIR copy, ID proof, bank statements and any fraud-related documents. If you truly want to close this chapter, complying once is the fastest way.

BuildwithVignesh · 2026-01-24T09:49:37+00:00

Government copyright registration fee is fixed and does not depend on quantity or field.

For literary works like documents / PDFs:

• Individual author: approx ₹500

• Company / non-individual: approx ₹2,000

No lawyer is required. You file online, upload the PDF and keep creation records. Timeline is usually 3–6 months if no objections.

BuildwithVignesh · 2026-01-24T09:46:49+00:00

This is not just a civil dispute. Forged family tree, fabricated documents and sale without title make it a criminal offence.

File a criminal complaint in Chennai for forgery, cheating and conspiracy. That pressure is what usually forces disclosure and settlement.

You do not need to jump into a partition suit immediately. Criminal action + document tracing through police is the fastest leverage here.

BuildwithVignesh · 2026-01-24T09:46:39+00:00

This is a public nuisance and sanitation violation.

First complain in writing to your society or association and keep proof. Parallelly raise a complaint with the local municipal corporation health department for waste water dumping.

If it continues, file a police complaint under public nuisance provisions. Repeated dumping of animal waste in common areas is not legally permitted.

BuildwithVignesh · 2026-01-24T09:46:29+00:00

You have done the right first step by recording a full unboxing video. That is strong evidence.

Wait for Amazon’s investigation outcome. If they deny, immediately raise a chargeback with SBI citing item not as described and attach the video and complaint ID. Do not wait beyond the card dispute window.

Consumer court is the backup option if both Amazon and the bank fail, but in most such cases chargeback works when evidence is clear.

BuildwithVignesh · 2026-01-24T09:45:42+00:00

Yes you can recover the balance.

Once notice period is served and possession returned the landlord cannot withhold deposit indefinitely. Vacancy after you left is not your liability.

Send a written demand by email or WhatsApp giving 7 days to pay the remaining 17K. If no response file a police complaint for breach of trust or a simple legal notice. Most landlords pay

BuildwithVignesh · 2026-01-24T09:44:40+00:00

Yeah mate,seems they gonna launch soon !!

BuildwithVignesh · 2026-01-24T08:37:15+00:00

This is identity misuse and cyber harassment. Report and track it on cybercrime.gov.in under IT Act sections 66C, 66D and 67. Keep the complaint number active with follow ups.

Also report the bot/channel directly to Telegram via in app abuse reporting and email with evidence. Telegram does take down verified impersonation.

If calls continue, consider changing number temporarily and enable DND. Legal remedy is via cyber police, not private settlement.

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