Legal Question in Criminal Law in India

Re: Is there any time limit to file a F.I.R.?

Law does not provide limitation for the registration of FIR. It can be got registered at any time, but its late registration creates suspect and lowers its weight. Goods lent can be recovered through civil litigation, if it is not time barred.

Re: Is there any time limit to file a F.I.R.?

You can file a complaint with the police any time.

Re: Is there any time limit to file a F.I.R.?

Hello.

It depands on the nature of offence.

I would advise you to go for civil proceedings which can be helpful to retain your rights .

Re: Is there any time limit to file a F.I.R.?

It may possibly be only a civil case. However, if a criminal case can be made out, any of the affected parties may make a complaint to the police.

Re: Is there any time limit to file a F.I.R.?

It all depends on nature of offence. Please check with your lawyer.

Re: Is there any time limit to file a F.I.R.?

there is no time limit for filing f.i.rs or complaints regarding offences where punishment provided is more than 3 years. in the instant case, offence u/s 420/468/471 may be made out and there is no limitation for filing the case.