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Is there any limitation period on criminal case


23-Jan-2023 (In Criminal Law)
I was attacked by a group of 7 members from In-laws family, beaten hard in a private room on Nov 26, 2016 midnight. Is there any time limit to file a case? The reason for delay till now is I compromised on family values, but they started threatening again the same. What is the maximum period for delay in filing case.
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Answer #1
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You can file a police complaint stating the strong reason for delay and still , they are threatening, you may file police complaint, if police not taken cognizance, the you file in court. Consult and take advice and file a suit.
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Answer #2
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Question: I was attacked by a group of 7 members from In-laws family, beaten hard in a private room on Nov 26, 2016 midnight. Is there any time limit to file a case? The reason for delay till now is I compromised on family values, but they started threatening again the same. What is the maximum period for delay in filing case.

Ans: delay can be explained and complaint can be filed. the reasons assigned by you is considerable one.

Answer #3
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Hi. There is no limitation to file case or private complaint before the concerned J.M.F.C. against them, but you have to prove the alleged offence against you. After that the court will take cognizance and will refer the case to concerned police station for investigation.
Answer #4
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Yes. Section 468 of criminal procedure code prescribes for taking cognizance of certain offences. As the incident happened in november 2016, you can still file the complaint before the police station and if they refuse to register an FIR, you can send the copy of complaint to superintendent of police or you can also file the complaint directly in the court.
Answer #5
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There is no maximum period for filing a FIR as such. Any delay in filing the FIR should be satisfactorily explained, where prosecution fails to explain delay in FIR shall be viewed with suspicion. Undue or unreasonable delay is always fatal. It always depends upon the facts and circumstances of the case.
Coming to your story, you can still lodge a complaint about the harassment you are facing right now and also should mention the incident which took place on 26th Nov and give reasons (family values) for not registering a complaint before.

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