Basic Laws Every Citizen Must Know

 The Indian Constitution is the longest-written constitution and is also known to be one of the finest and balanced, with equal power distributed between Parliament and Supreme Court. But its length also makes it quite complicated to understand and comprehend. This is where a lawyer comes to your rescue. 

If you are interested in law domain and want to make a career in law, you can take admission to one of the best law colleges in Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, or elsewhere. Even if you are not interested in becoming a lawyer even then as citizens, there are some basic empowering laws that we must know about. Below we are going to understand them in detail- 

1. According to the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, Section 185. A police officer can arrest anyone driving under the influence of alcohol if he finds 100 ml or more of alcohol in the driver’s blood. In fact, if a person driving refuses to take a Breathalyzer test and the police suspect him/her of being drunk, then they can even legally arrest them without a warrant.

2. Bill Rights Act, Section 23 states that every arrestee has the right to know why or what are they being arrested for. One can ask why he or she is being detained, and the police must answer.

3. This may come as a surprise, but if Domestic LPG Consumers face any damage to property or any loss of life because of cylinder explosions, they are entitled to Rs. 40-50 Lakh compensation from the gas agency. One can claim this by sending a copy of the FIR, filed in the nearest police station, to the concerned gas company.

4. As per Automotive (Amendment) Bill, 2016, if a rider has been fined for something once, they can be excused for the same till midnight. Meaning, if you have been fined once for not wearing a helmet while riding your bike, you can present your challan receipt if you’re stopped for the same reason again on the same day to avoid paying challan twice. But it is better not to misuse this law.

Conclusion

These are just a few of the fundamental rights that can come in handy if need be. But there are several more which lawyers know. If you want to know more about laws and rights, then you can pursue law as a career. To become a lawyer, you must take up a professional degree course from law colleges in Gujarat, or elsewhere.