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How will I come to know that I have to appear in court and which date for my 1st trial .. did court sends summon or will issue arrest warrant The case is for 498a..


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An offense under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) is considered non-bailable. When summoned by the court, if an accused appears without obtaining anticipatory bail, there is a possibility of being taken into custody. It's crucial for every accused, unless exempted by the Trial Officer (Magistrate or Judge), to be present for every court date. Failure to attend may lead the Judge or Magistrate to issue a Non-Bailable Warrant in the name of the accused, compelling their a ...ReadMore

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Sir my husband accidentally hit a old lady who had her shop near the parking area.. while taking the car from parking.. police filed 279,338 and 308...he admitted the old lady in hospital and taken ca


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Section 308 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) addresses the serious offense of "attempt to commit culpable homicide" and is categorized as a non-bailable offense. The provision for default bail, also known as compulsive bail or statutory bail, is applicable if the investigating agency fails to file a chargesheet within 60 days from the first remand. In such cases, the accused is entitled to default bail. However, if the chargesheet is filed within the stipulated time, the option for ...ReadMore

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I sent someone a phone no. From facebook and the caller is a know who threatened the other person. I had nothing to do with this other than calling the person and let them know that someone wants to t


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In this situation, if you had no intention of causing harm and simply wanted to connect the two individuals, you may not be directly responsible for any threats made by the caller. However, it's crucial to prioritize safety and consider informing the person who received the threat about the situation. Additionally, exercise discretion in sharing personal details and be mindful of potential consequences in similar situations in the future. If the threat is serious, it may be advisa ...ReadMore

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Section 482 of the CrPC empowers the High Court with inherent powers to intervene in subordinate court proceedings and quash FIRs in the interest of justice. This relief is available when no other legal provision addresses the aggrieved party's concerns. The issuance of a writ of certiorari is a remedy against overreaching jurisdiction, deficiency in jurisdiction, or legal mistakes. Unlike prohibition, which acts preventively, certiorari serves both preventive and corrective purpo ...ReadMore

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We raised a case through court 144/107 then will we be called by the court or not


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After filing a complaint under Sec. 144 Cr.PC and Sec. 107 of IPC before the Executive Magistrate's Court, notices will be sent to both the plaintiffs and defendants, scheduling a hearing date. The Magistrate may take cognizance at the initial stage by applying judicial scrutiny to the facts in the complaint, police report, or information received from any person, indicating that an offense has been committed.

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An FIR lodged against a person in 2001 u/s 307ipc, and same gets disposed off in 2004. Now in 2024 he is applying for character certificate in police station, they asked him for 2001 case record. He


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A character certificate is an official document issued by a government authority, police, or a gazetted officer, affirming that an individual has no criminal record or ongoing court cases. In instances where a criminal case was resolved in 2004 and records are unavailable, filing a petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India is recommended. This petition aims to expunge criminal records and secure an order for issuing a Character Certificate from the relevant police st ...ReadMore

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In a false SCST case where charge sheet not submitted since 2021, and case pending in district court due to CS, e-court service app shows : Business: awaiting Notice, next purpose: Final Form, next he


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The filing of a charge sheet within specific time frames is mandated by the Code of Criminal Procedure. In cases under lower courts, it must be done within 60 days of the accused's arrest, while for cases under the Court of Sessions, the limit is 90 days. Failure to meet these deadlines, as per Section 167 of Cr. PC., grants the accused the right to default bail if the charge sheet is not filed within the stipulated time from the date of remand.

Anticipatory bail, governed by Sec ...ReadMore

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Can I pray to the High Court in 482 application to issue the writ of "Mandamus" to quash the "Chargesheet" filed by the police or it should be covered under the writ of "Certiorari" which is also for


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In legal matters, the choice between filing a writ of "Mandamus" or "Certiorari" depends on the specific circumstances of your case and the relief you are seeking. Both writs have different purposes and are used in distinct situations.

1. **Writ of Mandamus:**
- This writ is issued by a higher court to a lower court, tribunal, or public authority to perform a specific duty that it is legally obligated to do but has failed to fulfill.
- It is generally not used for quashing ...ReadMore

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Hi, This is krishna Hyderabad Telangana. I filed a private compliant in court and after successful hearings honourable judge convinced and passed orders to Police station. After sometime I got to know


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Section 156(2) of the Criminal Procedure Code (Cr.P.C.) clarifies that no police officer's proceedings in a case can be challenged on the basis that the officer lacked the authority to investigate. This provision expands police investigation powers. According to section 154 of the Cr.P.C., a police station must register a First Information Report (FIR) upon receiving information about a cognizable offence. Even if the crime falls outside the police station's jurisdiction, they mus ...ReadMore

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In a case of fraud, what should be the minimum amount of money taken by the other person?Because I have given some amount online, I have only that proof.. and that amount is very less.. The more amoun


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The investigation of online fraud is contingent on various factors, such as the extent of the fraud and the jurisdiction in question. Typically, law enforcement will conduct an inquiry into any reported fraud, irrespective of the monetary value involved. If you suspect you have fallen victim to online fraud, it is advisable to report the incident to the police, regardless of the amount of money at stake.

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