As a wedding photographer in India, I delivered all the agreed-upon photos to my client. However, due to a corrupted memory card, I couldn’t provide the Mehndi day video footage. I’ve apologized for this, but they’re holding back 25% of my payment and even threatening further financial demands. Can they legally take action against me? If so, what are the potential outcomes of such a case?

Under Indian law, you may be liable for the lost Mehndi video footage due to the corrupted memory card, as you were responsible for its safekeeping and delivery. The client can potentially file a civil suit for damages, seeking compensation for the lost footage. The outcome will depend on various factors, including the terms of your contract, the value of the footage, and the extent of your efforts to recover the video.