How to File a Legal Notice in India – Step-by-Step Guide (2025)

## 📬 How to File a Legal Notice in India – Step-by-Step Guide (2025) A **legal notice** is a formal written communication sent by one party to another before initiating legal proceedings. It serves as a warning or final opportunity to settle the matter outside court. --- ### 🔍 When Should You Send a Legal Notice? - Non-payment of dues or rent - Breach of contract or agreement - Consumer complaints - Property disputes - Employment termination issues --- ### 📝 What Should a Legal Notice Contain? 1. **Name and address** of sender and receiver 2. **Statement of facts** and the dispute 3. **Relief sought** (compensation, compliance, etc.) 4. **Time period** to respond (usually 15–30 days) 5. Signature of sender or lawyer --- ### 📤 How to Send a Legal Notice? - Draft it manually or via a legal tool (like [NyayaNext Legal Draft Generator](https://www.nyayanext.in/legal-drafts)) - Print and sign - Send by **registered post with acknowledgment** or **email** --- ### ✅ Sample Download Need a pre-filled legal notice draft? [Click here to use NyayaNext](https://www.nyayanext.in/legal-drafts) --- ### 🏁 Final Word A legal notice helps resolve disputes professionally and gives the other party a fair chance to respond. It is the **first step in most civil litigation** in India.