Gave money to a friend who is not returning

932 votes

Collect Evidence: Gather all available proof, including bank transfer records, UPI transactions, cheque details, WhatsApp chats, SMS messages, emails, call recordings (if legally obtained), and any acknowledgment of debt. Issue a Legal Notice: Send a formal legal notice demanding repayment of ₹70,000 along with applicable interest within 15 days from receipt of the notice. Civil Recovery Proceedings: If the borrower fails to comply with the notice, file a money recovery suit before the competent civil court seeking recovery of the principal amount, interest, and litigation costs. Criminal Action (If Applicable): If there is evidence that the borrower induced payment through false representations or never intended to repay, remedies under Sections relating to cheating and criminal breach of trust may also be examined. Limitation: Do not delay. A suit for recovery should generally be filed within the prescribed limitation period from the date the debt became due or was acknowledged.

Advocate Vishal Bhagwan Punwani LawRato

661 votes

You may first send a legal notice demanding repayment within a specified time. If you have proof such as bank transfers, messages, chats, or witnesses, you can file a civil recovery suit. If there was dishonest intention from the beginning, criminal remedies may also be explored. Preserve all evidence and communications. Delay of one year does not extinguish your right to recover the amount.

Advocate Pankaj Bajaj LawRato

625 votes

You may send a written cancellation notice and seek refund as per the agreement terms. Preserve payment proof and communications. If the company fails to respond, legal notice and consumer complaint may be considered.

Advocate Pankaj Bajaj LawRato

832 votes

If you have transferred ₹70,000 to your friend and he has failed to repay the amount despite repeated requests for more than one year, you may take legal action for recovery of the money. The first step is to issue a legal notice demanding repayment within a specified period. If he still fails to pay, you may file appropriate civil recovery proceedings based on the available evidence. Please preserve all bank transaction records, WhatsApp chats, messages, emails, call recordings, or any acknowledgment showing that the amount was given as a loan and was to be returned. The strength of your case will depend upon the available documentary evidence. Kindly share the complete facts and supporting documents for a detailed legal opinion and guidance regarding recovery of your amount.

Advocate Sanket Ganpat Khamkar LawRato