Advocate Pallavi Saha

Questions Answered by Advocate Pallavi Saha (50+ answers)

Q: False and fabricated case out of conspiracy

If someone has conspired to file a false POCSO case under sec 8 of the pocso act through his minor made father against his neighbour only because there is a civil dispute pending between them,what are the remedies available with the other party who is accused in pocso case ?Can the accused in pocso case file a case for conspiracy against him by his neighbour?

Advocate Pallavi Saha answered
If a POCSO case is falsely lodged due to prior civil dispute and motivated malice, the accused has several legal remedies.First, the accused can seek anticipatory bail or regular bail highlighting previous enmity and false implication. The accused may also file a petition under Section 482 CrPC / Section 528 BNSS before the High Court for quashing of FIR if the allegations appear inherently improbable or malicious.During trial, if the case is proved false, the court itself can initiate action under Section 211 IPC (false charge) and Section 193 IPC (false evidence) against the complainant. The accused can also independently file a criminal complaint for criminal conspiracy (Section 120B IPC), defamation (Section 499 IPC), and malicious prosecution.Further, if investigation reveals fabrication, the accused may seek action under Section 340 CrPC / 379 BNSS for prosecution of the complainant for perjury. Courts have repeatedly held that POCSO law cannot be misused to settle personal scores.However, remedies for conspiracy and malicious prosecution generally become stronger after acquittal or clear evidence of falsity emerges during investigation.

Q: বাবা তার নিজের সম্পত্তি / চাষের জমি ছেলে কে ভাগ না দিয়ে বিক্রি করেছে।

আমার বাবা তার নিজের জায়গা /জমি তার ছেলে কে না জানিয়ে বিক্রি করে দিচ্ছে এখনো কিছু জমি/চাষের জমি আছে যেটা এখনো বিক্রি করেনি।বাবা আমার কাছ থেকে অনেক টাকা পয়সা নিয়েছে জমির লোভ দেখিয়ে যে সব জমি তোর ই থাকবে।আমি বাবার ছেলে হয়ে আমার কি কোনো অধিকার নেই। এখন আমার কি করনীয় আছে যা আমি জানতে চাই।

Advocate Pallavi Saha answered
আপনার বাবা জীবিত অবস্থায় তাঁর স্ব-অর্জিত সম্পত্তি ইচ্ছামতো বিক্রি করতে আইনত অধিকারী। সেই ক্ষেত্রে সন্তান হিসেবে আপনার কোনো জন্মগত অধিকার থাকে না। তবে যদি ওই জমি/বাড়ি পৈতৃক (ancestral) সম্পত্তি হয়, তাহলে আপনি সহ-অংশীদার (coparcener) হিসেবে অংশ পাওয়ার অধিকারী এবং আপনার সম্মতি ছাড়া সম্পত্তি বিক্রি আইনগতভাবে চ্যালেঞ্জ করা যায়।আরও একটি গুরুত্বপূর্ণ বিষয় হলো— যদি আপনার বাবার কাছ থেকে জোর করে, প্রতারণা করে বা ভুল বুঝিয়ে স্বাক্ষর নেওয়া হয়ে থাকে, অথবা বিক্রয়ের টাকা আত্মসাৎ করা হয়ে থাকে, তাহলে তা প্রতারণা ও বিশ্বাসভঙ্গের আওতায় পড়ে। সেক্ষেত্রে দেওয়ানি আদালতে suit for declaration, partition ও injunction দায়ের করা যায় এবং প্রয়োজন হলে ফৌজদারি অভিযোগও করা যেতে পারে।

Q: Criminal Case lodged, Should I wait for Civil Case or Lodge it immedia

My sister took money from me and registered landed properties in her name. The value of the landed property is about 18L to 25L. Cite two differently 18 and 25. Criminal breach of trust case registered. Fraud discovered in April 2025. FIR filed Sep 2025. questions -1) If the criminal case takes 3-5-7 years to dispose, can I file civil suit after it, ory limitation extinguish? 2) Court Fee for suit value when 18L and when 25L? Relief claimed is declaration, seeking possession and injunction.

Advocate Pallavi Saha answered
Limitation for Civil Suit despite pending criminal caseYes, you can file a civil suit even if the criminal case takes 5–7 years. However, limitation does not stop merely because a criminal case is pending.For declaration: Limitation is 3 years from the date when the right to sue first accrues (Article 58, Limitation Act).Since fraud was discovered in April 2025, limitation can be extended under Section 17 of the Limitation Act (effect of fraud) — meaning time will run from the date of knowledge of fraud.For possession based on title, limitation is 12 years (Article 65).Hence, it is legally safer to file the civil suit immediately rather than waiting for disposal of the criminal case.Court Fee (depends on State Court Fees Act)Court fee is governed by the State Court Fees Act (e.g., West Bengal Court Fees Act / Suits Valuation Act). Broadly:When relief includes declaration with consequential relief (possession + injunction), court fee is usually ad valorem on the market value of the property.For property valued at ₹18 lakh or ₹25 lakh, court fee will be calculated on that valuation as per the state slab rates, often running into several thousands to over ₹1 lakh+, depending on the state.Exact figure must be calculated as per the local Court Fees Act schedule.Practical Legal AdviceYou should file a civil suit for declaration of title, cancellation of fraudulent transaction (if any), recovery of possession and permanent injunction immediately, and also plead fraud with specific dates to get protection under Section 17 Limitation Act.

Q: Boyfriend cheated on me, I want to to punish him legally

My boyfriend has cheated on me, we were not in live in relationship but he gave me false marriage hope and then left me with some other women. Can I do take any legal action against him?

Advocate Pallavi Saha answered
If there was no marriage and no live-in relationship, mere cheating or breaking a promise of marriage does not automatically create criminal liability. However, legal action is possible if you can prove that the promise of marriage was false from the beginning and was made only to deceive or exploit you.If emotional, financial, or physical exploitation occurred based on a fraudulent promise, you may explore remedies for cheating and deception. But if the relationship was consensual and the promise later changed, courts usually treat it as a personal matter, not a criminal offence.Each case depends heavily on facts, evidence, messages, and conduct of the parties.

Q: Now What legal action take against me?

I committed a fraud while working in a private limited company. I placed an order for the product which was sold to another firm. Then the company asked me for payment. The total value of the product was 19,68,540 . Out of which I paid 10 lakh, I could not pay the rest, I have no money left. Now can that company take legal steps against me?

Advocate Pallavi Saha answered
Yes. The company can take both criminal and civil legal action against you.Since you yourself admit that you committed fraud and caused wrongful loss to the company, the following consequences are legally possible:1) Criminal liabilityThe company may lodge an FIR for offences such as: • Cheating• Criminal breach of trust• Forgery / misuse of position (if applicable)These are serious offences and can lead to police investigation, arrest, charge-sheet, and trial. Payment of partial amount does not automatically wipe out criminal liability, though it can help while seeking bail or settlement.2) Civil recoveryThe company can also file: • A civil suit for recovery of money, or• Proceed under summary recovery procedure, or• Initiate insolvency proceedings if the amount and conditions permit.3) Your practical optionsIf you genuinely have no capacity to pay: • Try to negotiate a written settlement or instalment plan with the company• Request them to treat it as a civil dispute instead of criminal, if they are willing• Preserve proof of the ₹10 lakh payment, as it will be relevant in your defence and mitigationCourts do consider bona fide intention to repay as a mitigating factor, but it does not automatically protect against prosecution once fraud is alleged.