Reference
Glossary & helplines.
Every number and term the snaps refer to, in one place — the national emergency lines, and a plain-language glossary of the acts, ideas and abbreviations that recur across LegalSnaps.
Emergency helplines24×7 · National
112All-India emergency — 100 & 101 route here108Ambulance / medical emergency1930Cyber and online financial fraud — call within the golden hour1098Childline — a child in danger or in need1091Women's helpline14416Tele-MANAS — mental health support, 24×715100NALSA — free legal aid1915National Consumer Helpline1073Road accident and highway emergency
Glossary24 terms
Alimony
Maintenance paid post-divorce. Quantum depends on means, conduct, dependants.
Cyber-bullying
Online harassment. Covered under IT Act and IPC §354D.
DNR
Do Not Resuscitate — legally recognised end-of-life directive in some states.
DUI
Driving Under the Influence — Motor Vehicles Act §185, 6 months / ₹10k.
ESOP
Employee Stock Ownership Plan — equity comp, taxed on exercise + sale.
FIR
First Information Report — the document that begins a police investigation.
HUF
Hindu Undivided Family — a separate tax entity with succession implications.
Intestate
Dying without a valid will. Triggers religion-specific succession law.
Juvenile
A person under 18 in the eyes of the law. Tried under a special board.
KYC
Know Your Customer — the mandatory ID verification for financial services.
MWPA
Maintenance & Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007.
NALSA
National Legal Services Authority — provides free legal aid.
NDA
Non-Disclosure Agreement — what binds you to a company's secrets, post-exit too.
Pension
Recurring post-retirement payment. NPS, EPS, OPS differ on funding & payout.
Plagiarism
Using someone else's work as your own. Actionable under IT laws.
POCSO
Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act — applies till 18.
POSH
Prevention of Sexual Harassment at the Workplace Act, 2013.
Power of Attorney
Legal authority granted to another to act on your behalf.
Probate
Court certificate confirming a will's validity. Required in some jurisdictions.
RERA
Real Estate Regulation Act — registers projects, settles buyer disputes.
SIP
Systematic Investment Plan — recurring mutual-fund investment.
SMA
Special Marriage Act, 1954 — civil marriage outside religious code.
TDS
Tax Deducted at Source — tax your employer or buyer holds back for govt.
Zero FIR
An FIR filed at any police station regardless of jurisdiction.