Advocate Soujanyo Pattanayak

Questions Answered by Advocate Soujanyo Pattanayak (25+ answers)

Q: Misrepresentation on dating apps leading to booking of flight tickets

Is it a crime if a man contacts a woman on social media/dating app, misrepresents identity/occupation, she travels to meet him, and he's unresponsive & blocks her?

Advocate Soujanyo Pattanayak answered
Yes, you can lodge a complaint against that person on the grounds of misrepresentation and cheating to the local police station . please contact in case you need further assistance on the same matter as this needs to be drafted properly for a perfect intimation of a criminal proceeding

Q: Request for Legal Assistance – Recovery of Advance Payment (₹1,41,600)

I am writing to seek your legal assistance in a matter concerning recovery of an advance payment made to a service provider.We had entered into an agreement dated 30th September 2023 with Innovation Project Management Services Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, for fund-raising services. As per the agreement, an advance amount of ₹1,41,600/- was paid via Axis Bank Cheque No. 243612 dated 30.09.2023. As per the agreed terms, in case of failure to raise funds, the advance amount was to be refunded

Advocate Soujanyo Pattanayak answered
To recover your outstanding dues, you can choose between three primary legal avenues depending on the evidence at your disposal. Filing a civil money suit is the definitive route for financial recovery, but it involves a lengthy process and hefty upfront court fees. Alternatively, you can file a criminal complaint with the police or a Judicial Magistrate to create punitive pressure, though direct financial recovery is inherently difficult in criminal cases. If you hold a security cheque from the individual, presenting it and subsequently initiating proceedings under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments (NI) Act upon its dishonour is highly recommended as the most expedient and effective method to compel payment. In the absence of a cheque, you must weigh the immediate pressure of a criminal complaint against the slow, direct recovery of a civil suit.

Q: We have paid 6lakh rupees for getting electronic goods

We have paid 6lakh rupees for getting electronic goods but the man who is received the money from me and after that refused to given me my money back and also refused to give me the goods also ... What should I do now

Advocate Soujanyo Pattanayak answered
You can file a complaint with the local police with all the necessary documents against the accused person. you need to specifically mention that you had paid 6lakhs rupees to the accused but he has refused to provide you with the service. In case you need assistance with the same you may contact me for further assistance