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MACT case registered:S/C 237 & 339


01-May-2023 (In Criminal Law)
I had hit an old man on the road. i was driving and the old man while walking through the footpath stumbled onto the front of my car. No serious injuires was caused but still his family filed an FIR against me under sections of 237 and 339. I have comprehensive insurance for my car and I have valid driving license as well. Now the problem is one police man keeps calling me and says I have to come to court on this day and that day and then again he keeps changing the dates. Also he introduced me to one advocate and the advocate told me I have to pay him Rs.2000 as advocate charges. Below are my questions 1: How do I get to know the exact date that I have to visit the court? Whom do I contact here 2: Is Rs2000 charged by the advocate justified or is it too much? 3: Can I plead guilty on the first day at the court and can the case be closed on the same day? The police man was telling me about Rs.5000 I have to pay as bail amount and that it will be refunded when the case is closed.
Answers (2)

Answer #1
687 votes
Import or export of counterfeit coin and wrongful restraint in a motor vehicle accident case ?? I am surprised - get the facts - if there is a complaint against you and an FIR is registered, get a copy of that first
Answer #2
640 votes
You might have been alleged to have committed the offence punishable under Section 279 and 337 of Indian Penal Code. They are not serious offences. When accident occurs, such allegations are common.
Go to concerned police station collect Criminal Case Number and go to net and find e-courts, where it would be notified as to date of hearing etc. This information can also be collected from the police Station. With regards to Advocate's charges and fine, it depends on whom you approach. Good Luck.

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