Public Notice, Obituary & Legal Classifieds 2026 — Same-Day Booking Guide

What Public Notices + Obituaries Cover

Public notices are statutory or legal announcements required by law, court order, or organisational obligation. Obituaries (Shraddhanjali / श्रद्धांजली) are death announcements, memorial notices and thanksgiving notices published by the family. Both categories carry INS-fixed rates and specific typesetting requirements.

Common Categories & Rates 2026

Notice Type	Standard size	Sakal Pune	Lokmat Mumbai	TOI Pune	Sandesh Mumbai
Name change (individual)	4 lines	₹1,800	₹2,320	₹2,880	₹2,080
Lost document (marksheet / passport)	4 lines	₹1,800	₹2,320	₹2,880	₹2,080
Court publication (defendant summons)	6-8 lines	₹2,700-3,600	₹3,480-4,640	₹4,320-5,760	₹3,120-4,160
EGM / AGM notice (company)	8x8 cm	₹6,720	₹9,280	₹11,520	₹6,720
MCA / RoC statutory publication	8x10 cm	₹8,400	₹11,600	₹14,400	₹8,400
Tender notice (govt / PSU / semi-govt)	10x10 cm	₹10,500	₹14,500	₹18,000	N/A
Shraddhanjali (obituary — small)	5x10 cm	₹8,500	₹14,000	₹18,000	₹10,000
Shraddhanjali (obituary — with photo)	10x10 cm	₹17,000	₹28,000	₹36,000	₹20,000
Thanksgiving / memorial (large family)	20x15 cm	₹35,000	₹58,000	₹72,000	₹40,000

Legal + Statutory Compliance

1. Bombay High Court: Accepts publications in any INS-registered daily. Preferred combo: 1 English (TOI / IE) + 1 Marathi (Sakal / Lokmat) for Mumbai-Pune-Nashik cases.
2. Court district cases: Usually require publication in the district's most-circulated Marathi daily. Sakal for Pune district, Lokmat for Nagpur/Aurangabad district, Pudhari for Kolhapur/Sangli.
3. MCA/RoC company notices: Publication in one English business daily (ET / BS / FE) + one regional daily is standard. Publication proof (physical newspaper page) is required for RoC filing.
4. SEBI notices (IPO, QIP, delisting): Must be published in ET or BS + one Hindi daily + one regional Marathi daily. Timing is strict — SEBI's 21-day / 30-day rules apply.
5. Individual name-change: Publish in one English + one Marathi (or one regional) daily circulating in the applicant's residence district. Both papers must carry the notice on the same date for gazette registration.

Obituary / Shraddhanjali — What Families Should Know

Marathi and Gujarati families use newspaper obituaries for three distinct purposes:

1. Announcement (same-day): Notifies extended family, friends and community members about the death and antim yatra timing. Book by 4:00 PM for next-morning publication.
2. Shraddhanjali (13th day / month / year memorial): Traditional Hindu memorial notice on the 13th day (तेरावा), monthly (मासिक श्राद्ध), or annual (वार्षिक श्राद्ध) commemoration.
3. Thanksgiving: Published 4-7 days after the funeral, thanking those who attended and offered condolences.

Booking timeline:

• Same-day announcement: Sakal / Lokmat / MT accept bookings till 4:00 PM for next-morning; 6:00 PM for the evening's ePaper.
• 13-day / annual shraddhanjali: Book 24-48 hours in advance to lock the placement slot and photo prep.
• With photo: Add ~₹800-1,200 for photo scanning + touch-up + placement.

Cost-Saving Tips (For Legal Notices)

1. Standard-size templates. Most legal notices fit into standard 4-line or 8x8 cm templates. Custom sizes cost 20-40% more without adding legal weight.
2. Combine dual-language: A single notice in English + Marathi published on the same day usually costs less than two separate notices, thanks to INS package rates.
3. Book through an agency: INS-accredited agencies like Shubindia get published proof (page + date + newspaper stamp) automatically delivered to your lawyer at no extra cost. Direct-to-paper bookings often require follow-up.
4. Skip weekend premiums for legal notices: Court publication is legally valid on any day. Book Tue-Thu to avoid weekend rate surges.
5. ePaper-only for internal EGM: Some private-limited EGM notices can be published in the ePaper only (30-40% cheaper) as long as your MOA doesn't specify print publication.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I publish a name-change notice on the same day I book it?

For Sakal / Lokmat / MT — yes, if booked before 4:00 PM. For TOI / ET / BS — booking cutoff is 3:00 PM for next-morning publication. Same-day evening ePaper is possible in Sakal / Lokmat with a 6:00 PM cutoff.

Do I need to publish a name-change notice in two papers?

Yes — the standard rule (Gazette of India + most State Gazettes) requires publication in one English daily + one regional-language daily on the same date. Shubindia coordinates dual publication so both papers carry the notice on the exact same day.

What's the difference between a shraddhanjali and an obituary?

An 'obituary' is the initial death announcement, published within 1-3 days of death. A 'shraddhanjali' (श्रद्धांजली) is a memorial notice published on the 13th day (traditional Hindu ritual), monthly, or annually to remember the deceased. Rates are similar but the copy structure differs — Shubindia provides templates for both.

Can I add a photo to a shraddhanjali?

Yes. Photo is standard practice for shraddhanjali. Costs +₹800-1,800 depending on paper + size. Bring a clear passport-size photograph or high-resolution digital scan; the paper's design team handles touch-up.

How do I get a stamped copy of the published notice for legal use?

Shubindia's public-notice desk sends a physical stamped copy of the newspaper page to your lawyer's address within 24-48 hours of publication, at no extra cost. This is often required for gazette registration, RoC filing, or affidavit annexures.

Are tender notices billed at the same INS rate?

Yes — INS fixes public notice + tender notice rates (₹320-720 per col-cm depending on paper + city). No agency can offer discounts on these categories; the value we add is on-time publication, accuracy, and proof delivery.

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