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file a case against neighbours


10-May-2025 (In Family Law)
Sir, we have a registered shop below our house which operates only 2–4 days in a month, and that too for just 2–3 hours. Our neighbors keep harassing us over this and often get into fights with us, causing mental torture. Meanwhile, they themselves run a sofa-making business from their house and on the street, yet we never say anything to them. They constantly abuse us, and although we stay silent for the sake of peace and our mental please suggest some legal advice against them
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Answer #1
606 votes
Hello Sir/Mam You can seek stay order from the court , You can sue them for defamation. There are other legal Remedies to deal with it. Feel free to contact over phone call or whats app for further assistance . Thank you Regards Advocate Kuber Hooda
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Answer #2
929 votes
Hello sir, as per the question raised by you, it’s advisable to seek a restraining order against the continuous Sarasan which is made out to you. Feel free to call us for a better assistance on this issue so that we can approve of your legal rights. Please feel free to call us thank you.
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Answer #3
876 votes
Subject: Legal Remedies Against Harassment and Mental Torture by Neighbours Dear Thank you for sharing your concerns. Based on your query, you have the following legal options and remedies under Indian law to protect your rights and well-being: 1. Police Complaint for Harassment & Abuse You can file a written complaint at your local police station under: Section 504 IPC – Intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of peace. Section 506 IPC – Criminal intimidation. Section 509 IPC – Word, gesture or act intended to insult the modesty (if female family members are targeted). Section 294 IPC – Obscene acts or words in public. You may seek police intervention to warn them and create a record of repeated harassment. 2. Complaint to the SDM/Executive Magistrate Under Section 107/151 CrPC, you may approach the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) seeking preventive action against your neighbours for their aggressive and violent behaviour, which may cause a breach of peace. 3. File a Complaint Under the Protection of Life and Liberty If the harassment is affecting your mental health and peaceful living, you may file a complaint to the District Magistrate or Human Rights Commission under Article 21 of the Constitution, citing infringement of your right to life and dignity. 4. Civil Suit for Injunction and Damages You may initiate a civil suit seeking: Permanent Injunction against interference in your lawful business. Damages or compensation for mental torture and nuisance caused by their repeated abusive behaviour. 5. Resident Welfare Association (RWA)/Municipal Complaint If both parties reside in a society or residential area governed by an RWA or municipal regulations, you may: File a written complaint to the RWA for appropriate warning/action. Approach the Municipal Corporation if the neighbour’s sofa-making business is violating zoning or nuisance rules. Recommendation: Document all incidents with video/audio evidence and witnesses. File a General Diary (GD) or NC (non-cognizable) complaint to create a legal trail before approaching the court. Best regards, Mahinder Singh Mavi Advocate
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Answer #4
551 votes
You may file a police complaint stating that we are the registered owner of our shop and these are the neighbours who continuously harassing us and abusing us without any rhyme and reasons you can claim for peaceful posession and legal strict action against them by police complaint
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Answer #5
913 votes
talk amicably if it gets sorted out. if not then send a legal notice and file complaint. stay calm. don't react in this situation. if it goes out of hand legal remedies complaint to police or Magistrate can always be made.
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