Seeking legal protection from family threats and potential false cases

734 votes

Hi, There are various things you can do first and foremost thing is to lodge a GDE before the police and inform them about these threats. Then you can do the live - in affidavit for your safety. And if you want to know other ways for your safety kindly contact an advocate who can give advice related to these kind of problems

Advocate Hritam Banerjee LawRato

801 votes

Since both of you are adults (18+ years) and are residing together voluntarily, your relationship is legally recognized, and no person, including family members, has the right to threaten, assault, or forcibly separate you. If you are receiving threats to your life, immediately submit a written complaint to the Superintendent of Police (SP), Commissioner of Police, and the local Police Station, clearly mentioning the threats and requesting protection. Preserve all evidence such as call recordings, WhatsApp chats, messages, CCTV footage, or witness details. A live-in relationship affidavit may serve as supporting evidence of your voluntary relationship, but it does not by itself guarantee police protection. If the threats continue or the police fail to act, you may approach the jurisdictional High Court by filing a Writ Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution seeking police protection. You may also seek appropriate directions from the High Court to prevent unlawful interference by family members. If there is a genuine apprehension of false criminal cases (such as kidnapping, wrongful confinement, or other fabricated allegations), consult an advocate immediately to take appropriate legal remedies, including anticipatory bail if circumstances warrant. Avoid direct confrontation with the family, keep your current location confidential if necessary, and maintain records of every threat received. If you need assistance in drafting a police complaint, legal notice, or a petition before the High Court for police protection, you should consult an advocate with all relevant documents and evidence at the earliest.

Advocate Atanu Patra LawRato