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1. At the time of driving if your 100ml. blood contains more than 30mg.

of
alcohol then the police can arrest you without a warrant. Motor Vehicle
Act 1988.
In the context of driving under the influence of alcohol, if your blood contains more
than 30mg of alcohol per 100ml, the police can arrest you without a warrant under the
Motor Vehicle Act 1988. This is regulated by Section 5 of the Road Traffic Act 1988,
which states that driving or being in charge of a vehicle with alcohol concentration
above the prescribed limit is an offense.

Additionally, Section 4 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 empowers constables to arrest
individuals without a warrant if there is reasonable cause to suspect that the person
has been committing an offense under this act.

2. A police officer is always on duty whether he/she wearing a uniform or


not.
Yes, a police officer is always on duty, whether they are wearing a uniform or not.
According to the Police Act, 1861, a police officer must report any action taken against
them for a criminal offence, any conditions imposed on them by a court, or the receipt
of any summons or notice of proceedings. This means that even if they are not in
uniform, they are still on duty and must assist members of the public who make a
complaint.

3. No company can fire a pregnant woman.


The Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 in India is designed to regulate the employment of
women in specific establishments before and after childbirth. It ensures that women
are provided with maternity benefits during this period. The Act mandates that no
company can terminate the employment of a pregnant woman. Violation of this
provision can lead to imprisonment for up to three years. This act aims to protect the
rights of pregnant women in the workforce and ensure they receive necessary benefits
and support during maternity.

4. No woman cannot be arrested before 6 A.M. and after 6 P.M.


Section 46 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, states that a woman cannot be
arrested before 6 A.M. and after 6 P.M. This rule is in place to protect the rights and
dignity of women during these vulnerable times. The section also provides guidelines
for the mode of arrest, which includes actual seizure or touching of a person's body
with a view to arresting them.

5. If you are living in Delhi then your land lord does not have the right to
forcefully vacate your house.
Yes, if you are living in Delhi and your landlord does not have the right to forcefully
vacate your house without giving prior notice to you. The Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958,
Section 14A states that a landlord can recover immediate possession of premises only
under certain specified grounds and conditions. The notice period required for a
landlord to evict a tenant in Delhi varies depending on the grounds for eviction. Under
the Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958, the notice period can range from 15 to 30 days.

6. A single male cannot adopt a female child in India.


Under the Juvenile Justice Act, a single male is not lawfully allowed to adopt a girl
child in India.

This restriction is based on concerns about potential risks and exploitation of girl
children. While single men can adopt boys, the adoption of girls by single males is not
permitted under this act.

Despite this legal restriction, there have been discussions and challenges regarding the
adoption laws in India. Some argue that denying adoption to single males solely based
on their marital status is unjust.

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