Police and Legal Matters

If any of your valuables or documents are stolen while you're here report the matter as soon as possible to the police. Big hotels will be help you to contact and deal with the police. and the help will be required, for dealing with the authorities can be quite difficult in India. Just the paperwork involved is dizzying and time consuming. Some state police officers might ask for bribes to speed up things; however don't instantly assume the worst if the procedure takes time. The traffic police in India are surprisingly strict – they usually hand you on-the-spot fines for speeding, jumping red lights and illegal parking. If you face serious problems, for example an accident or such, contact your consulate as soon as possible. Always carry your international driving licence and motorbike or car documents if you happen to drive around in India.


¤ Legal Matters

If you are unlucky enough to get caught in a sticky legal hole just hand over the entire matter to your embassy. In India, all foreigners involved in legal hooplas are guilty until proven innocent.
Penalties for drugs possession, its use and trafficking in illegal drugs are strict and enforced with greater strictness. You could be staring at a minimum of 10 years in prison, even for minor offences and the good news is that there is no remission or parole.