Legal Question in Criminal Law in India

Private complaint

My mother was subjected to domestic violence by my wife and in-laws. My mother gave the complaint but the police have given only an NCR. If she wants to book a private complaint in the court when can she do that? Is there any time limit before which she needs to file the private complaint.


Asked on 9/17/08, 5:47 am

5 Answers from Attorneys
RAJIV GUPTA (Cell: +91 9811284735) [email protected]

Re: Private complaint

the complaint should be filed at the earliest but when the NCR has been filed by the police, u may move the court of concerned magistrate at the earliest to rebut the report filed. domestic violence is a continuing offence so the time has little importance. u may call upon me for further details...at 9811284735, delhi

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Answered on 9/18/08, 2:43 am
Shrichand Nahar S.V.Nahar, Advocate

Re: Private complaint

Basis principle of any criminal case is to institute the same as soon as offence committed. Delay at times is fatal to the case.

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Answered on 9/18/08, 3:10 am
Homi Maratha N.N. Maratha & Co.-Advocates

Re: Private complaint

Please contact a local lawyer to file a complaint.

There is a time limit of 48 hrs.

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Answered on 9/17/08, 6:42 am
Sudershan Goel India Law Offices of Sudershan Goel - Advocate

Re: Private complaint

(1) there is no time-limit;

(2) she can send a complaint by registered post to the SHO of the area with a copy to the SP/Commissioner.

She is also entitled to invoke the provisions of DVA by filing appropriate complaint.

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Answered on 9/17/08, 7:54 am
Aniruddha Pawse Aniruddha.P.Pawse Advocates

Re: Private complaint

Contact a local lawyer for assistance.

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Answered on 9/17/08, 8:15 am


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