Legal Notice

• The name, address and contact details of the sender and the receiver.
• The facts and circumstances that led to the dispute or grievance.
• The relief or remedy sought by the sender from the receiver.

• The time limit within which the receiver should respond or comply with the sender’s demand.
• The consequences of non-compliance or non-response by the receiver.

A legal notice should be drafted by a professional who is well-versed with the relevant laws and facts of the case. It should be clear, concise and precise and should not contain any irrelevant or false information.

A legal notice should be sent by registered post or courier with acknowledgement due. It can also be sent by email if the receiver’s email address is known. A copy of the legal notice should be retained by the sender for future reference.

A legal notice is an important step in initiating a civil suit against another party. It can help in resolving the dispute out of court or strengthening the case in court. Therefore, it is advisable to consult a lawyer before sending or receiving a legal notice.

If you have received a legal notice, you might be feeling anxious, confused or angry. You might be wondering what it means, what you should do next and how it will affect your life. A legal notice can be related to various matters, such as contracts, debts, property, family, employment, etc. A legal notice usually contains the following information:

• The name and address of the sender and the recipient
• The subject matter of the dispute or claim
• The facts and circumstances that led to the dispute or claim

• The relief or remedy sought by the sender
• The deadline for the recipient to respond or comply
• The consequences of failing to respond or comply

• When a tenant fails to pay rent or vacate the premises as per the lease/rent agreement, the landlord may send a legal notice for eviction of the tenant and recover the rent dues.
• When an employer terminates an employee without any valid reason or without notice, or does not pay the salary or benefits, the employee can send a legal notice to the employer to claim compensation or reinstatement.
• When a cheque issued by a person gets bounced due to insufficient funds or any other reason as provided under the Negotiable Instruments Act, the payee can send a legal notice to the payer to demand the payment within 15 days, failing which a criminal case can be filed under the Negotiable Instruments Act.

• When a consumer receives a defective product or service from a seller or a service provider, the consumer can send a legal notice to them to seek a refund, replacement, or compensation for the loss or damage caused.
• When a person or an entity infringes the intellectual property rights of another person or entity, such as by copying, using, or selling their trademark, patent, or copyright without permission, the owner of the intellectual property can send a legal notice to the infringer to cease and desist from such activities and pay damages.