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You’ve Got Dreams. The Law Has Rules. Are You Ready?
You’re in your 20s figuring out life, chasing goals, building relationships, exploring careers. It’s exciting, chaotic, and sometimes downright confusing. But here’s what no one tells you:
✋ You could be breaking the law without even knowing it.
Whether it’s a casual social media post, signing your first lease, or sharing an OTP; your everyday choices are already governed by laws. And trust us, pleading “I didn’t know” doesn’t hold up in court.
If you’re between 18 and 25, this blog is your legal crash course; simplified, powerful, and designed to keep you smart, safe, and one step ahead. Because adulting without legal awareness? That’s just a disaster waiting to happen.
1. Consent & Age of Majority: What the Law Says
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You become a legal adult at 18 under the Indian Majority Act, 1875.
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Sexual consent is valid only above 18 years, as per POCSO Act.
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Signing contracts, voting, making a will all legally valid only after 18.
🎯 Tip: Don’t assume emotional maturity = legal maturity. The law draws hard lines.
2. Renting Property? Know Your Tenancy Rights
Whether you’re moving to a new city for college or work:
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Get everything in writing: rent agreement, deposit amount, duration.
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Landlords can’t evict without notice or bar entry suddenly.
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Under The Model Tenancy Act, 2021, tenants can’t be harassed or overcharged.
💡 Always register your rent agreement. Verbal pacts = legal disasters.
3. Debit, Credit & Cybercrime – Protect Your Wallet
Welcome to the world of UPI, Netbanking, and yes, fraud.
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Phishing, OTP sharing, fake job links = cybercrime traps.
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Under IT Act, 2000, you can report online frauds to the Cyber Cell.
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Unauthorized debit transactions must be reported within 3 days for zero liability.
🔐 Digital empowerment ≠ Digital carelessness. Stay alert.
4. Contracts, Jobs & Internships – You Have Rights!
That unpaid internship? That last-minute contract clause? Time to decode it.
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You can legally enforce an employment agreement once you’re 18.
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Interns can claim stipend if promised in writing.
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Companies can’t enforce unfair NDAs or make you work without consent.
📎 Pro Tip: Read every clause. Don’t sign blindly. Even your college can’t force unpaid labour.
5. Police Encounters: Know Your Rights
Ever been stopped by police and didn’t know what to say?
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You have the right to remain silent and ask for a lawyer under Article 20(3).
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Police can’t detain you without an FIR for more than 24 hours.
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You must be informed of the charges and allowed to call family or legal aid.
🚔 Rule 101: Be respectful. Be aware. Know what they can’t do.
6. Social Media Misuse Can Land You in Jail
What you post, like, forward, or comment, can be used against you:
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Defamation, obscenity, cyberbullying attract real-world charges.
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Forwarding fake news = offence under IPC Section 505.
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Harassment online = punishable under Section 66A IT Act and IPC 354D.
📱 If it’s not acceptable in person, don’t post it online.
7. Relationship Laws You Must Know
Love in your 20s is magical – until legality steps in.
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Live-in relationships are legal between consenting adults (SC ruling).
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Breakups can’t become criminal unless there’s cheating, abuse or coercion.
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Marital rape, while still not criminalised in India, is under judicial review, know your rights and options.
❤️ Relationships are personal. But legal lines must not be crossed.
8. Driving? Your License Isn’t Just a Card
Driving at 18? Good. But know the rules:
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Carrying someone else’s license = criminal offence.
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Drunk driving = punishable under Motor Vehicles Act, 2019.
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No insurance? You may face hefty fines and criminal charges.
🚦Driving is a right. Misuse it, and it becomes a liability.
9. Education Loans, EMIs & Legal Liability
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Once you co-sign a loan, you’re legally bound to repay.
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Banks can initiate legal recovery even before you’re 25.
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Defaulting on EMIs affects your CIBIL score, employment, and visas.
💸 Know what you owe, and to whom.
10. Freedom of Speech ≠ Freedom to Offend
You have the right to express, but it comes with limits:
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Hate speech, threats, inciting violence are non-bailable offences.
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Your college or employer can act on online misconduct.
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Article 19(1)(a) gives you free speech, 19(2) imposes reasonable restrictions.
🧠 Be bold. Be vocal. But be informed.
Final Thoughts: Law is Your Life Skill
Before 25, you’ll likely face situations involving contracts, job offers, cops, landlords, or the internet. The law isn’t just for lawyers, it’s for you.
📣 The sooner you learn it, the better decisions you make. Laws you know will shape your living. You should know upon the laws you know.
🚀 Ready to Decode More?
Head over to Edzorb Law for:
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🎓 Judiciary Prep Resources
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📚 Legal Insights Made Simple
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🧠 Memory Tricks & Case Law Flashcards
Empower your 20s with legal wisdom. Start now. Stay ahead.
🌐 Because Edzorb Law isn’t just about exams. It’s about everyday empowerment.
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