Job consultancy services take my original documents in 2021

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As an Advocate, Under Indian law, even though three years have passed, you still have legal avenues. The police's reluctance to file an FIR due to the delay might be misplaced, as the limitation period for certain offenses, especially those involving breach of trust or criminal misappropriation, can be more complex. You can approach the Superintendent of Police (SP) or Commissioner of Police with a written complaint explaining the situation and the police's refusal, requesting them to intervene. Alternatively, you can directly file a private complaint before a Judicial Magistrate under Section 200 of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, detailing the facts and praying for the issuance of process against the consultancy. This will initiate a judicial process where the Magistrate can take cognizance of the offense and direct an investigation or proceed with the case directly. Additionally, you could consider sending a legal notice to the consultancy demanding the return of your documents, threatening civil action for recovery of documents and damages for their illegal retention.

Advocate Mahrukh Khan LawRato