Criminal Law

Filing of FIR is illegal if dispute has settled in Lok Adalat

Whether filing of FIR is illegal? The electricity board has filed an FIR under Section 135 of the Electricity Act 2003. That FIR was for electricity theft. However, I was guilty of that offence. But the dispute has settled between the parties in the Mega Lok Adalat. I have a copy of the award. What should I do?

The investigation without registration of FIR is impermissible in law

A police officer came to my house yesterday and told that an FIR has lodged against me. But he did not give any information about the FIR. I think he is doing investigation without registration of FIR. Therefore, I contacted a lawyer to find the truth behind all this. He told me that no such FIR has lodged in the police station.

The police officer is still investigating without any FIR. He did not tell about the nature of the allegation. What is remedy against this dummy investigation? Whether police officer has power to investigate in hush-hush.

My friend took money by committing fraud

My friend Amit asked for a favour from me. On 31st May he said that his friend Jaspreet needed 10000 urgent help. I transferred the money to Jaspreet account. When I asked for the money after a few days, Amit said that Jaspreet has given him the cash and ask me to collect the money. I waited, but Amit was never available at home. Now Amit never received my call or replied to my message so. I sent msg to Jaspreet telling her that never got the money.

Also asked her to transfer the money to my account. She denied. Moreover, said Amit is hospitalised. However, the fact is that Amit is fine, and I have solid proof of him going to work. Now I informed Jaspreet that as I transferred funds to her account,  I will file FIR and police will contact her as well.

Now she is saying that she will file harassment against me and also informed me that she would pay my money by 3rd Aug. Amit never picks my call. Can they file any case against me but the fact is I am so only asking for my money. What is your advise, please?

Dishonour of security cheque commits no offence under section 138 NI Act

I have taken a loan from bajaj finseve. I gave three cheques for security purpose. I paid 18 EMI on time. From last few months, I was not able to pay EMI. They filed the cheque and deposited to the bank, which dishonoured due to insufficient balance.

Moreover, they filed a case against me. What will be the next procedure? The SI is calling me. I m not able to pay. What to do, kindly assist me.

Can magistrate direct investigation under section 156(3) after taking cognisance

Can an order be passed to register FIR under section 156 if the case was filed under CRPC 200? I filed a complaint under section 200 of the code after my procedure but later on and another victim moved an application under section 156(3) CrPC for the direction of the investigation. The judicial magistrate had directed the police officer to investigate and report the matter on next hearing.

The next hearing of the case is 6 August 2019. Upon receiving the order of the magistrate, the investigating officer initiated another investigation. I think another victim has filed that application with the motive to delay the investigation and cause irreparable loss to me. Is there any option to take appropriate action against the order of the magistrate?

Police officer refuses to register FIR of my lost mobile phone

My father went on a morning walk, and he didn’t know where he dropped his mobile. After an hour when he found that his phone is misplaced, he called on his number, but after one ring someone denied the call and put it in switch off mode. From then the phone is in switch off mode. Can I put a fir and will it be counted as theft?  I also have insurance for my phone, and the insurance company told me that they would give a sum of money if I place a copy of an FIR. Should I lodge the FIR?

Cheque bounce due to the closure of account

Cheque bounce due to the closure of account. My friend has closed his bank account even he knew that he has already issued a cheque to me. Actually he does not want to repay borrowed money. I want to know whether cheque bounce case would be initiated against him for...