1. Civil Dispute Notice

Used In: Property disputes, money recovery, agreement breaches, partition, tenancy issues
Purpose: To demand compliance or settlement before filing a civil suit
Key Points:

• Issued under Section 80 CPC when notice to Government authority is required
• Explains claim, relief sought, and time given to comply

2. Notice for Breach of Contract

Used In: Failure to perform a contract, delay, non-payment, defective goods/services
Purpose: To give a chance to rectify the breach
Key Points:

• Must mention contract terms violated
• Often sent before initiating a suit for specific performance or damages

3. Consumer Complaint Notice

Used In: Defective products, bad services, cheating by sellers or service providers
Purpose: To give the opposite party a chance to resolve before filing with Consumer Commission
Key Points:

• Helps avoid litigation if the seller resolves the issue

4. Property & Eviction Notice

Used In: Eviction, lease termination, rent defaults, illegal occupation
Purpose: To legally inform tenant/occupant before taking court action
Key Points:

• Includes time period for vacating (e.g., 15/30 days)
• Mentions rent defaults, misuse, or violation of tenancy agreement

5. Cheque Bounce Notice (Section 138 NI Act)

Used In: Dishonour of cheque due to insufficient funds, stop payment, signature mismatch
Purpose: To allow the drawer 15 days to pay after dishonour
Key Points:

• Must be issued within 30 days of cheque bounce
• Mandatory before filing criminal complaint

6. Family/Matrimonial Dispute Notice

Used In: Divorce, maintenance, child custody, cruelty, restitution of conjugal rights
Purpose: Last opportunity for settlement before litigation
Key Points:

• Often used in attempts for mutual settlement or mediation

7. Employment / Workplace Notice

Used In: Wrongful termination, unpaid salary, harassment, violation of service contract
Purpose: To record grievance and demand remedy before approaching labour court
Key Points:

• Important for record-keeping and future litigation

8. Defamation Notice

Used In: False statements harming reputation (written or spoken)
Purpose: To demand apology, retraction, and compensation
Key Points:

• Often resolves matter without going to court

9. Notice to Government Authorities (Section 80 CPC)

Used In: When suing Government departments, officials, or public bodies
Purpose: Mandatory pre-litigation intimation
Key Points:

• 2-month notice period
• Failure may result in rejection of suit

10. Corporate / Business Legal Notice

Used In: Trade disputes, partnership issues, copyright violations, debt recovery
Purpose: Formal warning before legal remedy
Key Points:

• Often includes strict timelines and consequences

Common Elements in All Legal Notices

• Name & details of sender
• Facts of the case
• Legal grounds of the claim
• Reliefs demanded
• Deadline for response (usually 7–30 days)
• Lawyer details