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Can concerned person send letter to judge


12-Aug-2025 (In Criminal Law)
My neighbor believe that I should write to judge in his case. I am not party to police case. My neighbor say that my statement of truth in this case will help judge dismiss matter quicker. Am I permit to send letter to judge to take under consideration or will judge just throw my letter in waste basket?
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Answer #1
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Hi there, the answer to your question will depend on what exactly is the issue going on and what's the stage of it. In general judges don't entertain a random person intervening in the case but there is proper procedure for it. It's advisable to contact me and provide more details to assist you better.
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Advocate Ishan Parashar

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Answer #2
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Please clarify your situation. Is your neighbour accused in a case or a complaintant in the case. If your neighbour is accused in case, then he could present you as witness in his defence. However for more discussion please feel free to call
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Answer #3
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No, you should not send a written letter to the judge. This is not the correct way to tell your statement. Instead you should become a witness and give your statement before the court which will enable your statement to come on record and be used as an evidence.
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Advocate Dhananjay Mishra

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Answer #4
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If your statement is relevant, the correct way is for your neighbour’s lawyer to call you as a witness, in which case you can give your statement under oath either in court or through an affidavit filed in the case. This way, the judge can legally take it into account while deciding the matter.
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Answer #5
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no you shouldn't write a letter to the judge directly because it will not be considered as a evidence in the case as your statement is not on the record on this matter instead let the party know the you want to give your statement and then they will share it with there lawyer if he or she feels like your statement is actually important and it will turn the tables then they will present your statement in the court themselves as advocates have some technical things they have to do and it will also helpful on your part but you don't have to write any letter they will not consider it as an evidence related to the particular case
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