Shop Agreement Is In Uncle Name I Am Paying Rent To Uncle

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No, you generally cannot file a criminal case (an First Information Report, or FIR) against your uncle solely for the non-payment of rent, as this is primarily a civil matter under Indian law. Legal Situation Overview Nature of Dispute: The failure to pay rent is considered a breach of contract and has civil consequences, not criminal ones. The Supreme Court of India has ruled that non-payment of rent is not a penal offense under the Indian Penal Code. Your Position: You have been acting as a sub-tenant, paying rent to your uncle (the primary tenant). Your payments to him (via NEFT) are important records. The fact that the original agreement is in his name means he is legally responsible to the landlord. Uncle's Actions: By accepting your rent and not paying the landlord, he is in default of his agreement with the landlord. The landlord can take legal action against him for eviction and recovery of arrears.

Advocate Dhruv. K LawRato