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I am dealing with a nightmare situation with Urban Company. What was supposed to be a routine AC gas filling on April 1st turned into extortion, intentional appliance damage, and a direct hit to my health. I desperately need the community’s help to hold them accountable.

Here is exactly what their technicians (Ubaidullah & Niyazuddin) did:

* **Intentional Sabotage & Fake Leaks:** They broke internal wires trying to force tools where they didn't belong. Instead of a standard bubble test to find leaks, the second tech took a blowtorch to my AC coil for 5+ minutes to purposely melt new pinhole leaks and inflate his bill.

* **Cut Safety Wires:** He completely disconnected the yellow earthing wire, calling it "useless." Panasonic trainers confirmed to me that this creates a massive risk of electric shocks, PCB failure, and compressor damage.

**The Cover-Up & My Plea:**

To avoid liability for the damages, UC manually expired my 30-day warranty within 7 days of service. The technician fraudulently marked the job as "Complete" on his end so he could flee, and now the UC escalation team is completely ghosting my tickets.

I have filed a formal NCH grievance, but I highly doubt they will do anything since Urban Company is just ghosting the portal too. **Honestly, I cannot afford the heavy legal fees to drag a massive corporation into a full consumer court battle.** Public pressure is literally my only weapon right now.

I have posted a detailed thread on Twitter with all the video proof of the blowtorch, pictures of the cut wires, and screenshots of their bait-and-switch quotes.

🔗 **Link to my Twitter Thread:** https://x.com/i/status/2042667351469101262

If you have a minute, please click the link, Retweet/Quote Tweet it, and help me tag the Urban Company leadership on Twitter so they can't sweep this under the rug:

**@abhirajbhal** (Abhiraj Singh Bhal)

**@varun_khaitan** (Varun Khaitan)

**@raghavchandra** (Raghav Chandra)

**@urbancompany** **@UC_Assist**

Thank you so much for reading and helping me fight this.

We're a newly married couple (arranged), 27M & 24F. We were given like 7 months to talk before marriage without any parental interference. She always acted fine and behaved like a shy, homely girl.

It's been 2+ months of marriage but I always feel that she's been more distant to be than normal. For information, there is no dowry/gifts involved. No pressure from my family.

We live at my parents' house. I've caught her using phone late in night (1AM, 2AM, 3AM) many times but never got to see her screen. Yesterday was the day, she assumed that I was asleep but I wasn't. Saw her texting some guy but couldn't read the messages.

I'm not saying that she's definitely cheating. But as far as I know, she doesn't have any "friend" or "cousin" living in another time zone whom she has to chat this secretly every now and then.

I want to prepare for the worst case scenario before confronting her. She's a housewife and we got physical like 3 times in this marriage. We gave her 400 gm Gold during marriage, it's all in the photos. She keeps it in her side of wardrobe. We want to keep it in our family in case a divorce occurs, 50% of it is part of our ancestral gold while the other 50% bought by my parents' hardwork.

So my legal name in government documents is first name + father's name + last name (eg. Ram Kishor Sharma) as this is the naming convention in my state. I received my marksheet from the University of Mumbai, and my name is written as last name first name + father's name + mother's name (eg. SharmaRam Kishor Meera).

I asked the in-charge about this, and they told me it is mandatory to add mother's name as your middle name on University of Mumbai documents. I looked at other degree certificates from the university on Google/Linkedin, and they all seem to have the mother's name added. Most of them do not attach the last name and the first name together though (eg. SharmaRam)

I wanted to know:

1. Will this discrepancy between university-issued documents and government-issued documents cause any issues?

2. If it does cause any issues, can I get it corrected? Especially since Mumbai University made this mandatory.

3. If I cannot get it changed because of university rules, can I get an affidavit or something stating the reason for this? Will this suffice if I ever need to verify my documents abroad?

Thank you.

Note: No real names are used, I just used common Indian names.

It seems to me we're being stolen from, without even realizing that something like this was added onto our accounts with no communication, now imagine this with lakhs of elderly or technologically unaware people who probably don't even realize where their money is going

AND its a hassle to even call the SBI helpline and click over so many options just to talk to an Agent, only for them to say "Please visit the branch since we can't cancel it here"

They simply want to take advantage of people's lack of "let it be, going to the branch is too much work", which keeps them customers even if its unconsented.

I called the bank, no help, I emailed them on customercare@sbi.co.in and received only acknowledgement back so far, no resolution or cancellation

**For example**

I'm in a car and if I get stopped and attacked by 5-10 people with stones and rocks . I feel my life is in danger . so I want to escape i have to run over the people in front of my car Bonet and, some people came under my car. will it be called self defence or what

Hi everyone,

I’m dealing with a complicated property issue and could really use some guidance from people familiar with Indian property law.

My family bought a residential plot around 2011 through proper registry. We also have supporting documents like electricity connection in our name and municipal NOC. We’ve been in possession of the plot since then.

Recently, a woman has filed an FIR alleging cheating and illegal possession (saying we broke locks and took over the plot during COVID). She is claiming that she originally purchased the same plot decades ago (around 1980), and that she had already won a civil case regarding this property around 2013, with appeals dismissed later as well.

Now the situation is:

- There is an FIR under cheating sections

- There’s mention of adding us as accused under Section 319 CrPC

- We were never a party in her earlier civil case

- We bought the property much later (2011) in good faith

- We have been in continuous possession since purchase

My questions:

1. If someone has an old civil court decree but we were not party to that case, how much does it affect us legally?

2. Does long-term possession (10+ years) strengthen our case significantly?

3. Can a criminal case like this (cheating/trespass) stand if we were already in possession?

4. If worst case we lose ownership, do courts in India provide any protection or compensation to bona fide buyers, or do we have to separately sue the seller?

Also, if anyone has experience with similar “double sale / disputed title” cases in India, I’d really appreciate insights on how courts tend to view such matters.

Thanks in advance.

Used CHATGPT for helping me frame the post.

Hi everyone,

I’m looking for some help/advice on how to deal with a blatant scam. I recently purchased a Crucial 16GB DDR4 3200MHz SODIMM RAM

The Situation:

The Price: I was charged ₹10,000 for the RAM (plus ₹250 for delivery).

The Reality: When the product arrived, the box clearly shows an MRP of ₹4,400.

The "Bill": After asking repeatedly, the seller sent me a basic typed "invoice" on WhatsApp. It has no GSTIN, no stamp, no signature, and no product serial number. It’s basically a piece of junk paper.

The Seller: The payment was made via UPI

Evidence:

I have photos of the box with the ₹4,400 MRP sticker, the UPI transaction screenshots, and the "fake" invoice they sent me.

I know I shouldn't have paid that much, but current market availability made me desperate. Now that I see the MRP is less than half of what I paid, I feel completely robbed. The seller is stalling on providing a real GST bill.

Should I push for a full refund or just the overcharged amount (₹5,600)?

So this is about aptroid consulting (hyderabad) pvt limited, hitec city.

I couldnt find any reviews on reddit before joining, maybe this will get taken down as well.

I have joined this company, an on campus placement. they told me that it was a semi-tech job and i was asked python, sql and java in the interviews.

I join here and find out i have been put into mailing team which is a complete non-it job. underqualified managers and toxic co-workers.

these people have normalised working 12-14 hours. no one even gets up to eat or drink.

due to this i suffered with vit-d deficiency and have been to therapy for 1 month.

they used to torture with more work if i go to gym or play music.

the twist is that, they made me sigh a 2 year bond, during which if i leave i have to pay 1 lakh and even if i go somewhere they are gonna give bad review(broke rules, misbehaved) in background checks.

what do i do.

Product: Kingston Fury Renegade 2TB NVMe SSD (SFYRD2000G) | 5-Year Global Warranty | ~8 months old | Gift from relative in Australia

The defect: Drive has been failing since the beginning of use — recurring DPC_WATCHDOG_VIOLATION BSODs caused by the Phison controller. SMART data (CrystalDiskInfo, March 25, 2026) shows:

6,417 NVMe controller error log entries

93,417 anomalous power cycles (391/day — physically impossible through normal use, proves internal controller resets)

100 unsafe shutdowns (= 100 BSODs)

What RPtech (authorized Kingston service centre) did:

April 7 — Falsely claimed they never received the drive. I sent ePOD with GPS. They instantly "found" it and immediately rejected warranty citing "dent IC damage scratches"

Zero diagnostic testing conducted — no SMART review, no I/O test, nothing

The cosmetic scratches are on the outer solder mask — physically impossible for them to cause Phison controller failures

April 8 — Filed NCH complaint,

April 10 — The Bait & Switch:

12:37 PM — RPtech system email: "Your RMA has been processed. The replacement unit will be couriered to you"

12:40 PM — RPtech issues Outward Challan No. 2100_RRMA58902141A2026

12:57 PM — RPtech WhatsApp: "RMA Couriered — The replacement unit will be couriered to you within 3–5 working days"

2:39 PM — RPtech email: "Due to physical damage we cannot consider warranty, we are returning your SSD" — same defective drive dispatched back via BlueDart

Kingston HQ response (same day):

First says: "we'll respond once NCH contacts us"

Then says: "no RMA was approved"

Then when I point out the WhatsApp saying "replacement unit," they say: "TAT and RMA are industry standard terms, our communications don't mean replacement was approved"

My argument: The WhatsApp says "replacement unit will be couriered" in plain English — not acronyms. The Outward Challan is a manually triggered logistics document, not a template. Kingston (principal) is responsible for RPtech's (agent) representations.

Legal basis I'm relying on:

Section 2(10) — Defect in Goods

Section 2(11) — Deficiency in Service

Section 2(47) — Unfair Trade Practice (Bait & Switch)

Section 84 — Product Manufacturer Liability

Section 85 — Product Service Provider Liability

Section 39(1)(d) — Compensation for mental agony

Plan: Approach DLSA for free legal aid to file on e-Daakhil with advocate's help. I am willing to engage a private advocate if needed, as I intend to claim litigation costs as part of the relief.

Technical Note for the Lawyers: The 'damage' cited is on the outer solder mask (cosmetic). The SMART logs prove the failure is an internal controller watchdog reset (Phison controller bug) which predates any cosmetic wear. Under the 'Doctrine of Nexus,' the company has failed to show how a surface scuff causes an internal silicon-level firmware reset.

Questions:

Is the Bait & Switch angle legally strong given the WhatsApp + Challan evidence?

Does buying the product as a gift (gifted by relative in Australia) affect my consumer standing under Section 2(7)?

Any procedural mistakes I should avoid before filing?

Is my case strong enough?

All evidence is documented and timestamped. Happy to share screenshots if needed.

I have condensed this significantly using AI because i have been documenting everything and the post would become too large if i didn't use AI.

TL;DR: Kingston/RPtech promised a replacement for a failing SSD in writing (Email, WhatsApp, and Outward Challan) at 12:40 PM, then reversed it and sent the old defective drive back at 2:39 PM citing "scratches." Filing on e-Daakhil for Bait & Switch/Unfair Trade Practice. Seeking advice on the strength of the "Challan" as evidence.

Hi,

My sister has staying in flat for 3 years and now she got transferred to another location.

She renewed agreement before 6 months for 24 months.

Now what is best way to vacate flat before lease expiry period?

Please note there is 30 days notice period in agreement and there is no lock in word in agreement.

Can she give 30 days notice and vacate?

Hi everyone, I need some advice.

I gave my ex 39,000 in October 2024. He returned some of it, but 18,000 is still pending.

Since May 2025, he has not paid anything. His pattern is always the same he says he’ll pay next month, then disappears for days or even weeks. He ignores my calls and messages.

Sometimes I ended up texting his current girlfriend (he cheated on me with her and even denied knowing me), which makes him respond, but only to argue not to actually pay.

The last time I followed up was August 2025. After that, I stopped messaging him for my own mental peace and trusted that he would return the money himself.

Now it’s April 2026, I reached out again because I actually need the money. He again said he’ll pay after his salary, but now he’s ghosting me again.

At this point I’m tired and don’t know what to do.

Is it worth taking legal action for 18k in India?

Has anyone dealt with something like this?

What’s the most practical way to recover this money?

I do have some proof of payment and chats where he acknowledges the money.

Any advice would really help.

My wife filed a false 498 A Case in women's police station in my city.

She left the house within 2 months of marriage and never returned. After so much of waiting, we filed for divorce and within few days they filed this false case on our family and included me, my parents and my sisters as well. After 3 counselling sessions (police never heard my version of the story), they filed FIR and all family had to go to PS to appear and take 41A notice. Police are saying there will be station formalities (bribe; from what I can sense as the guy is saying it in low voice) and asking for surety of 2 persons who has a property in their name along with surety certificate after 2 days of filing FIR. They are saying you have to bring surety otherwise we can arrest any one of you. And these 2 days we tried for surety, but no one is ready to put the house/property documents. Don't know what to do now.

Do they have right to arrest if I don't provide Surety.

Also, how much they would be expecting from me as a bribe? (asking general expectation, I know it depends on the person/station)

I don't want to give bribe as the facts of the case or on my side (checked with a lawyer) and also I am afraid that they will record while giving money/(payment transaction, if paid online) and file another corruption/bribe related case on me as the wife's side doesn't have any proofs as they claim. I still didn't get the compliant copy so literally don't know what she mentioned in the complaint.

After FIR filed, one police and his assistant came unannounced to my house (based on the address given by her in the compliant) and took a photo of mine. Because of this incident, I'm literally scared that they might arrest me/my old parents/sisters all of sudden or in the weekend to harass us.

Please advise me on Do's and Don'ts and requesting information regarding the above queries if you have any idea and how to proceed further with this kind of case and how much time it will take to cancel the FIR/case in PS with all the court proceedings involved.

Thank you in advance !!

Hi All

I have a tricky situation. I’m renting a property in bangalore.

My previous landlord, an NRI, recently sold the property to a domestic buyer. While the new owner is requesting a revised rent and deposit structure, I am facing significant delays in the refund of my original security deposit (₹2,00,000) from the previous landlord.

Although the lease agreement was not physically signed due to the owner’s overseas status, the tenancy is well-documented via bank transfers, rent receipts, tds certificates and digital correspondence. Given that the previous owner is now being unresponsive regarding the refund timeline, I am looking for advice on the best legal or intermediary recourse available to ensure the return of these funds.

Can you guys help me based on your experience.

This story is about a close friend who works at a small IT company based in Kolkata.

He received an offer from another company with a significant salary jump and resigned with a 60-day notice period, exactly as per his contract. They didn't even acknowledge his resignation for 3–4 days. After that, they claimed they couldn't release him in 60 days and pushed his release date back by another 15 days.

When he argued, HR actually told him that the notice period is 'just a suggestion' and asked, 'How can you decide your own notice period without consulting HR?' They even claimed it’s 'normal' to extend notice periods and that they’ve forced others to stay an extra 1–2 months before.

There’s been so much back and forth with no result. They are adamant and have basically threatened to withhold his relieving letter if he doesn't stay the full 75 days. It’s pure mental harassment. He asked his new company for an extension, but they need him urgently; they’ve already set his joining date based on his declared contract notice period and will only extend it by 7 days max.

Later, he found out his client is actually releasing him in 60+2 days. So, those extra 13 days aren't even needed for the client. the company just wants to force him onto a new project for two weeks.

Discussions are still ongoing, so I’m not naming the company yet since it’s a small firm, but if they cross the line, I will name and shame them.

Note: Some employee of this company reported cuts salary if you are 10 minutes late to report.

PS: He don't want to stay at current company anymore

I am very stressed about this. Please help.

I am 37 and the sole dependent of my parents. We all stay together abroad. We have noticed (via talking to our neighbors) that some people have been coming into my ancestral property bungalow and started taking pictures. It is clear that they have bad intentions of tresspass as they have started peeping through the windows. What can I do to safeguard my property while I am abroad so that we dont have to deal with tresspassing matters which will lead to long court cases.

As you know people often say and it is true that crypto related things are still considered as taboo by the government ( humours way of Saying ) so what are the general laws that people should know about

Hello all, my father purchased property from a seller who is a legal heir of the owner (who had passed away at the time of the purchase)

As part of the registration documents it is mentioned in one of the page that ‘based on the legal heir document submitted with reference number Xxxxx’

But my father doesn’t have a copy of the legal heir document. We asked the seller and he says he gave it to us. My father’s tried reaching the legal heir for another copy and that person is not willing to engage with my father.

We are told this document is mandatory for bank loan purposes and so will impact sale.

My father has been suggested to apply for RTI. Does anyone have experience with similar case?

I’m a doctor on prior approved leave, currently undergoing treatment.

Despite informing my workplace clearly, I’ve now been officially instructed to attend a meeting.

This is not just inappropriate.

it directly undermines my recovery and raises serious concerns about employee rights.

I need a legal clarity:

• Is this even lawful in India?

• Can employers mandate participation in work activities during prior approved leave?

• What’s the safest way to push back without facing retaliation?

Can the employer compel one to return to work despite valid medical certification?

What steps to take to protect oneself from undue pressure or possible repercussions?

Any insights would be helpful.

Hey fellow Redditors,

Need some advice. I've had a terrible experience with Holyheaden:

1. Can't login to my account (my email address)

2. Ordered a Tribal Yeti Hoodie (paid ₹3500, Order #xxxxx) 55 days ago - NO UPDATE, NO REFUND

3. Ordered a leather jacket (great deal) - STATUS SHOWS CANCELLED, NO REFUND

They're replying on Instagram with "apologies for inconvenience" but NOTHING concrete. I have all screenshots as proof.

What should I do? Should I:

- Escalate to RBI/Consumer forums?

- Post on more platforms?

- Try contacting local authorities?

Any advice appreciated!

I really need your help here.

I recently posted this on X about my experience with Urban Company, and honestly, it’s been beyond frustrating. What started as a simple service request turned into negligence, ignored complaints, and zero accountability from their side. Chats get closed without replies, tickets disappear, and now even the warranty situation feels manipulated so they don’t have to fix the damage.

I’m just one person, and it’s impossible to fight a big company like this alone. That’s why I’m asking—if you can, please take a moment to check out my tweet and help it gain some traction. The more visibility it gets, the harder it becomes for them to ignore.

Here’s the tweet: https://x.com/i/status/2042668908650635490

If you’ve ever dealt with something similar, you know how helpless it feels. Even a small action like an upvote or share can make a difference.

Thanks for reading 🙏