Chandan Kumar 21 February 2018

Can I file case after long time of my uncle murder

My uncle had been murdered in 1970. His wife was also involved in that. But due to threat from my uncle's wife and her family, my grandfather did not filed fir. So I want to know , can I file fir or the investigation of that murder can be initiated now?

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N.K.Assumi (Advocate) 21 February 2018

Limitation period does not apply in such case. yes, you can file FIR, provided there is good grounds to point out the guilt of the accused.

Vijay Raj Mahajan (Advocate) 21 February 2018

Yes you can lodge FIR for murder if you have sufficient evidence with regard to the offence and the offender, police will base its investigation on the basis of the evidence and lead you provide to them.

The offence such as murder punishable with life imprisionment or death sentence has no period of limitation under section 468 Cr.P.C.

Kishor Mehta (CEO) 21 February 2018

You need impeccable, unimpeachable, tangible and verifiable evidence to file either a private complaint or FIR after a lapse of so many years. It will definitely reflect adversely on the local police force.