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Lex Lata or  De Lege Lata is a Latin expression that means "the law as it exists" and this blog is created exactly for this purpose only, to make you aware of the laws that exist in India today.

You are more than welcome to ask for legal advice on any matter as I am a practicing Advocate in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. 

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Email ID- Raj Deepak Chaudhary

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