Can i get legal recourse? cheated of money
Puneet
(Querist) 12 August 2014
This query is : Resolved
Hi - I need help please. I live in Mumbai and was recently cheated by a Mr X.
Mr.X sold me a car which was hypothicated to a bank since he had got admission to a university abroad and had to leave in short notice.
I paid him a 50% advance and he left the car with me saying he will clear the bank loan in the next 2 weeks or so. He also signed the transfer forms.
Mr.X then disappeared and a few months later the bank contacted me for the car.
They took the car from me and auctioned it. Since I had already paid 50% to Mr.X I participated in the auction and ended up buying the car by beating the highest bidder. In effect I ended up paying more than what I had originally agreed to buy the car for.
Now, how can I recover the 50% advance I paid Mr X? Everybody says it is pointless going to court as it will take me a lifetime to get relief from court. He has moved from Mumbai to Gurgaon and refuses to answer my calls or reply to my emails or messages. I have old emails that we have exchanged to confirm the above facts.
Please help.
Thanks in advance
Puneet
Vikram Chandra
(Expert) 12 August 2014
File a complsint in the police station, persue ur case. U have the options only under law but it will definitely not take lifetime.
Vikram Chandra
(Expert) 12 August 2014
File a complsint in the police station, persue ur case. U have the options only under law but it will definitely not take lifetime.
ajay sethi
(Expert) 12 August 2014
issue legal notice to seller . emails exchanged between parties are admissible in court .
Devajyoti Barman
(Expert) 12 August 2014
YOU CAN FILE BOTH CIVIL SUIT AND CRIMINAL CASE.
Rajendra K Goyal
(Expert) 12 August 2014
File case civil as well as criminal. Consult local lawyer.
Puneet
(Querist) 12 August 2014
Thanks Rajendra, Devajyoti, Ajay and Vikram for your advice.
I don't have his new residence address in Gurgaon. I only have the address of the company where he works. Is it acceptable for me to send a legal notice there?
Also, where do I file the criminal and civil complaint? In the police station and courts of Mumbai or will it have to be Gurgaon?
Thanks!
Devajyoti Barman
(Expert) 12 August 2014
yes, you can mention his working address also.
ajay sethi
(Expert) 12 August 2014
you can send legal notice at his office address
