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Owner absconded with deposit money


05-Mar-2026 (In Criminal Law)
I had rented out an apartment in Malad East in July'25 and within 3 months the owner's daughter broke into the apartment (drilled the door from outside) and casted me out. During this period the hitmen who invaded stole my jewellery (approx. 12g of Gold). The owner returned 95000 (Sept'25) and said she will return the rest within a week or so. The owner is now nowhere to be found and 55000 is still pending with her. Kindly seeking advice on how to proceed.
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Answer #1
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when she drill the door from outside at that time only you should have called the police and file and FIR against daughter, now also there is not too late to do this, file and FIR against the daughter then only the owner will come out and give him a legal notice asking for refund of your money damages compensation and money for mental harassment. also make sure that you file and FIR against the daughter that will build the pressure against them
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Answer #2
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File an FIR under BNS Sections 305 (Theft), 329 (House-trespass), and 316 (Criminal breach of trust). Pursue a summary suit for the ₹55,000 recovery. Contact local police for immediate assistance as per the concerned provisions of law.
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Answer #3
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From the facts stated by you, the act of the owner's daughter forcibly breaking open the door of the rented premises and dispossessing you without following due process of law is illegal. Even a landlord cannot evict a tenant by force without obtaining an order from the competent court. Such conduct may amount to criminal offences including criminal trespass, house-breaking, theft and criminal intimidation under the Indian Penal Code. Further, the alleged theft of your jewellery by persons who entered the premises is also a serious criminal offence. If the owner or her representatives were involved, they may also be held liable for abetment and criminal conspiracy. You may consider taking the following legal steps: File a Police Complaint / FIR for offences such as house-breaking, theft, criminal trespass and illegal dispossession against the owner, her daughter and the persons involved. Send a Legal Notice to the owner demanding payment of the pending amount of ₹55,000 along with compensation for the loss caused. Initiate a Criminal Complaint before the Magistrate if the police fail to take action. File a Civil Suit for Recovery of the pending amount and damages for illegal eviction and loss of jewellery before the appropriate civil court. If you possess any rent agreement, payment proofs, communication with the owner, or proof of the returned ₹95,000, the same will strengthen your case
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