Arka Foundation ( A D R) 03 November 2010

what is the applicable jurisdiction

Dear LD Members,

What is the criteria for filing a 498a case in a particiular territorial court as applicable to the complainant, namely:

1. her parental home;

2. her matrimonial home;

3. place of offence;

4. her residence at the time of filing;

5. or any place she chooses to.

your answers please

Thanks & Rgds

adv. rajeev ( rajoo ) (practicing advocate) 04 November 2010

1 to 4 hve got jurisdiction.

indianzindian (business) 04 November 2010

i think most appropriate place to file is the place of offence..not anywhere.even though manipulations do take place.

DEEPAK ASSOCIATES (08010117611) 04 November 2010

i appriciate the answer of Mr Ravi vyas

(Guest)

Where the cause of action for the offence aroused it the correct place of initiation of criminal complaint

PARTHA P BORBORA (advocate) 18 November 2010

the place of occurance of the offence is the best place to file a case.