Legal Question in Criminal Law in India

criminal intention for harassment

against a sharebroker, i had filed c/suit for recovery of Rs.125,000 + also filed criminal complaint for not returning my paid shares in the year 2005.

in criminal complaint I added name of directors of the company in 2008 and was allowed.

directors being influential persons, managed STAY their names by moving High Court, by getting summons served on me, while I was away at USA. Hon'ble High Court ordered in their favour, on the strength of their FAKE affidavit, ex-parte.

now said directors / sharebroker, after moving HIgh Court in 2008, have added my name in some FIR lodged in the year 2006 and I have been served with Notice u/s 160 from Crime Branch (of another state) who asked me to attend them. I deputed my A/R with authority letter for getting copy of FIR and details, but same was not provided and intimated that I should come in person else they shall come to my place.

Can the Crime branch (EOW) be induced to harass me wrongfully ?

Should I take anticipatory bail and than report to the crime branch or I should move the High Court to Stay the crime branch process or I attend crime branch with my c/suit and criminal complaint certified copies with all facts of the case.

Please guide and assist. thanks.


Asked on 7/12/09, 12:37 pm

4 Answers from Attorneys

Sudershan Goel India Law Offices of Sudershan Goel - Advocate

Re: criminal intention for harassment

You may need to contact a lawyer; it may good to obtain anticipatory bail.

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Answered on 7/13/09, 12:32 am
RAJIV GUPTA (Cell: +91 9811284735) [email protected]

Re: criminal intention for harassment

once you know that the directors got relief from the high court on the basis of fake affidavits, what action have you taken in that regard after returning from US. secondly, in a criminal case, you cannot depute your AR once you are arrayed as an accused. you will have to go personally and seek bail and in case the lower court refuse the bail, you will have to approach the high court for the same. after securing the bail, you may file a petition for quashing the f.i.r. in case you have cogent grounds in that regards.

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Answered on 7/13/09, 12:47 am
Shrichand Nahar S.V.Nahar, Advocate

Re: criminal intention for harassment

FIR is available in the local court and anybody and apply and obtain a copy.

In the event of apprehension of arrest, you can apply for anticipatory bail in the Sessions Court within whose jurisdiction offence is registered.

High courts are reluctant to stay an investigation.

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Answered on 7/13/09, 12:49 am
Pranav Desai PD Legal & Associates

Re: criminal intention for harassment

We suggest you to consult a senior advocate and then proceed based on his opinion. Further, based on your case obtaining anticipatory bail is a must.

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Answered on 7/13/09, 7:29 am


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