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Law & Legal Basics

How rules work, so they don't surprise you

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Note. Educational, not legal advice. Laws vary by country and change. For real legal stakes, property, family, employment, contracts, anything criminal, consult a qualified lawyer in your jurisdiction. In India, start with official portals (India Code, SCO India) and a registered advocate for matters of consequence.

Civil vs criminal

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Criminal is the state versus you. Civil is you versus someone else, almost always about money.

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