Dear Querist
My opinion on your queries are as under:
1.can i send a legal notice regarding the xxxx money
Opinion: Yes, you can send a legal notice through lawyer to demand your money from him.
2.if he is not returning money can i file a private complaint?
Opinion: This transactions comes under civil nature issues so it is not possible to file a criminal complaint against him.
3.how long does it take and what is the procedure?
Opinion: there is no time limit, file a civil suit for recovery of money before civil court after received the summons he has right to file his WS before court, you can file a replication, after that the court frame the issues and start trial, as your evidence, your cross examination, his evidence his cross examination, argument & Judgment.
4.if he says he dont have money to return will the court accepts?
Opinion: No, court pass an order against him and pass the decree in your favor.
5. Everytime do i need to attend the court session?
Opinion: its depend on the amount, if the amount is bigger then the lower court's jurisdiction then you have to appear before district judge otherwise civil judge.
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