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Can Police Check Your Phone Without a Warrant? Know Your Digital Rights

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  Your smartphone holds your entire life – messages, photos, bank details, and personal secrets. But can police legally search it without permission?   LEGAL ASSIST   explains your rights in simple terms. Why Your Phone Needs Legal Protection Your phone is like a digital diary. It contains private information that deserves protection. In India, the Supreme Court has made it clear –  privacy is a fundamental right  under Article 21 of the Constitution. This means police cannot randomly check your phone without proper legal reason. Think of your phone as your home. Just like police need permission to enter your house, they need proper authority to search your phone. What Indian Law Says About Phone Searches The Basic Rule: Section 165 of Criminal Procedure Code Police can search your phone without a warrant  only  when: They have strong reasons to believe evidence exists on your phone Getting a warrant might destroy the evidence They write down their rea...

Can you sue someone who uses your photo without permission?

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Have you ever discovered your photo being used online without your permission? Maybe you found it on social media, a website, or even in an advertisement where you never expected to see it. This discovery can be shocking and leave you wondering about your legal rights. The good news is that you may have options to protect yourself and seek justice. Understanding Your Rights When Photos Are Used Without Permission When someone uses your photo without permission, it’s not just annoying – it can be a violation of your legal rights. Your image is part of your identity, and the law recognizes that you should have control over how it’s used, especially when money is involved. LEGAL ASSIST  helps people understand their rights in these situations. Whether your photo was used commercially, posted maliciously, or shared without consent, there are legal protections available to you. Three Main Legal Grounds for Suing Over Photo Use 1. Right of Publicity Violations The right of publicity prot...