Suicide & rape attempt case threats from daughter in law Suicide & rape attempt case threats from daughter in law

5 years ago

Good day,
I am staying in the same building as my in laws, but in a different flat. My in laws stay with their son and daughter in law. I have been noticing since quite some time that my parents in law are being tortured by their daughter in law which includes threats of suicide & filing case of dowry and attempt of rape against the father in law.
Yesterday the daughter in law created scene by making cuts on her forearm with a knife. And this isn't the first time she did that.
I didn't want to get involved, but I am now because now she has started threatening my wife (her sister in law). I am afraid it won't be late untill I will also be accused.
I need legal advice on how to safeguard my family & myself & parents in law..

ROBERT D ROZARIO

Responded 5 years ago

A.First, lodge a complaint with the local police against her for criminal intimidation u/s 506 IPC (that this girl is having suicidal tendencies and you should not be held responsible in case such a thing happens and further she threatens to file false case for dowry demand etc against her in-laws). If the local police do not take your complaint as FIR, write to the SP/CP and thereafter file an application u/s 156(3) CrPC before the Magistrate and get appropriate order for registering your complaint as FIR and to conduct an investigation. This criminal case against her will definitely save you and others affected persons. This complaint should be filed jointly by all the affected persons. Secondly after filing this criminal case, her husband should file a divorce petition on the ground of cruelty for constant threats to commit suicide, abusing her in-laws, defaming and maligning their reputation. Contact a local lawyer from Vidhikarya for further assistance.
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Shanti Ranjan Behera

Responded 5 years ago

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A.Dear Sir,
File a FIR in the Police Station stating all the happenings.
inform other members of the family and also her parents.
This is not a full proof measure but it may help at a later stage.
Shanti Ranjan Behera
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Shreyash Mohta

Responded 5 years ago

A.Sir, according to your query there are a variety of things one can do. However, a case can be filed with or without reason. Opinion here is do not get scared of fighting a case just because the case is based on false evidences and is done to harass you. Do fight the case and prove that you are not guilty of such accusations so that you can take further steps against her. The general rule is "Innocent unless proven Guilty".
Second most important thing is to remember that any crime has to be proven beyond reasonable doubt. Merely making up a sob story is not enough to convict anybody.
If you prove that you are not guilty then the female will be in big trouble and she can be prosecuted under the following sections of the IPC,1860
1. Section 182. False information, with intent to cause public servant to use his lawful power to the injury of another person
2. Section 195. Giving or fabricating false evidence with intent to procure conviction of offence punishable with imprisonment for life or imprisonment
3. Section 193. Punishment for false evidence
4. Section 211. False charge of offence made with intent to injure
she can also be tried under sections 120B and 405 IPC

In my opinion, do not get scared by such threats as there are counter measures if in case a false case is registered. Don't even be scared if in case a FIR is issued and a case is lodged. Fight back and also let the others know that filing false cases like these can make them land into prison. Don't let them take advantage of your fear.
Hope this helped.
Shreyash Mohta
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Kishan Dutt Kalaskar

Responded 5 years ago

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A.Dear Sir
It is confidential take PHONE or email consultation
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