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My wife family threatened for money
11-Apr-2025 (In Family Law)
My wife and my wife family threatening me for money. Recently they came to my home and threatened me and my family we had given complaint to local police station. Police called them and warned them and they had written that we won't do again but recently they came to court with local lady rowdy and threatened me that give money. I consulted my advocate he said don't afraid. They coming properly without hevidence I have . it's happening every time in this situation how to protect me and my family
1. Legal Provisions Applicable:
If your wife and her family are repeatedly threatening you for money, the following IPC sections may apply:
Section 384 IPC – Extortion
Section 503 IPC – Criminal intimidation
Section 506 IPC – Punishment for criminal intimidation
Section 107 CrPC – Security for keeping the peace
2. Steps You Can Take:
A. File a Detailed Complaint:
Since the issue has persisted despite a prior warning by police, you can now:
File a fresh written complaint with the local police station with complete facts and request for FIR under the above-mentioned IPC sections.
Attach any proof like CCTV footage, witness statements, audio/video recordings, or written threats if available.
B. Approach the Magistrate:
If the police are not taking action:
You can file a private complaint under Section 200 CrPC before the jurisdictional Magistrate.
Request for action under Sections 156(3) CrPC directing the police to register an FIR.
C. Request for Protection:
File a petition under Section 107 CrPC before the Executive Magistrate requesting a bond of good behavior from them.
If threats are serious, seek police protection for yourself and your family through written application to the DCP/ACP level officers.
D. Keep Records:
Maintain a log of every incident – date, time, nature of threat, and witnesses.
Safely store all evidence that can support your version if things escalate in court.
If you'd like, I can help you draft a formal police complaint or a petition to the Magistrate. Let me know how you’d like to proceed.
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Adv. Mrudhula Jahnavi
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