Legal Question in Criminal Law in India

my mother was thrown out of her house by her son and daughter-in -law,as the flat is on my mothers name,still nothing can be done against them as police is considering this issue as a family matter.My mothers jewellery ,cash n documents are with him .what can we do in this case so that F.I.R can be lodged against them .action can be taken against them.


Asked on 2/11/11, 10:05 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Sanjay Kalra Sanjay Kalra & Associates

If the police is not taking any action then Writ petition can be filed in the High Court for a direction to the police and govt to take immediate actions against the offenders. Is she is 65 or above years of age, she has a right of being paid maintenance by the son under the maintenanace and welfare of parents and seniors citizens act ,2007.

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Answered on 2/12/11, 1:29 am
Vishwa Arya Arya & Co.

or else, she may also file an application before the magistrate under 156(3) cr pc and seek direction against the police to register an FIR.

She may file under the protection of women against domestic violence act against her son

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Answered on 2/12/11, 4:15 am
Aniruddha Pawse Aniruddha.P.Pawse Advocates

your mother has several options.

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Answered on 2/13/11, 6:31 am


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