Breaking locks of somebody's property & putting own locks on it
Aman
(Querist) 04 November 2012
This query is : Resolved
If a person breaks the locks of somebody's shops being lying vacant & put his locks on it, & start claiming these shops as his property(in his possession), what is the suggested course of action.. plz advice..
Devajyoti Barman
(Expert) 05 November 2012
File a case of burglary, theft and trespass against him.
V R SHROFF
(Expert) 05 November 2012
Police Complaint / criminal action is must if within 60 days.
Otherwise u hv to get possession filing Civil suit.
It depends upon the period he is in possession.
Long period of possession will involve civil litigation, title of property to be proved,
ajay sethi
(Expert) 05 November 2012
agree with experts
JANAK RAJ VATSA
(Expert) 06 November 2012
criminal complaint is preferable for expediency as advised by mr barman
Raj Kumar Makkad
(Expert) 06 November 2012
Yes. Take the help of police authorities by making a written complaint putting the entire facts therein.
Aman
(Querist) 06 November 2012
thanks to all..!!
but police is not taking any action against them, despite we have got all the proofs of our ownership. Police is saying it is a civil case, as broken locks have not been recoverd.
Raj Kumar Makkad
(Expert) 09 January 2013
You can not only file a civil suit but also a criminal case by filing a criminal complaint before the judicial magistrate under section 156 (3) criminal procedure code.
