I was in a car accident on May 18th, 2016, when my car collided with another vehicle. Thankfully, my driver and I were fine, but three people in the other car were hospitalized. They were released the following day. The police filed a case against both vehicles under sections 227/337/338/427, but didn’t name any drivers. It’s been four months, and I haven’t received any calls from the police, the other party, the court, or my lawyer. Here’s some context: 1. The people in the other car were all locals. 2. The driver of the other car was over 60 years old. 3. The other party demanded INR 70,000 in compensation after the accident, but we refused. 4. My driver took anticipatory bail three days after the accident. 5. The police released my car ten days after the accident. My question is, how much longer should I wait for a court notice or a call from the police? Could the case have been dismissed?

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2 years ago

Law Forum › Category: Criminal › I was in a car accident on May 18th, 2016, when my car collided with another vehicle. Thankfully, my driver and I were fine, but three people in the other car were hospitalized. They were released the following day. The police filed a case against both vehicles under sections 227/337/338/427, but didn’t name any drivers. It’s been four months, and I haven’t received any calls from the police, the other party, the court, or my lawyer. Here’s some context:

1. The people in the other car were all locals.
2. The driver of the other car was over 60 years old.
3. The other party demanded INR 70,000 in compensation after the accident, but we refused.
4. My driver took anticipatory bail three days after the accident.
5. The police released my car ten days after the accident.

My question is, how much longer should I wait for a court notice or a call from the police? Could the case have been dismissed?

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Apni Law Staff asked 2 years ago

I was in a car accident on May 18th, 2016, when my car collided with another vehicle. Thankfully, my driver and I were fine, but three people in the other car were hospitalized. They were released the following day. The police filed a case against both vehicles under sections 227/337/338/427, but didn’t name any drivers. It’s been four months, and I haven’t received any calls from the police, the other party, the court, or my lawyer. Here’s some context:

My question is, how much longer should I wait for a court notice or a call from the police? Could the case have been dismissed?

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Apni Law Staff answered 2 years ago

Under Indian law, it’s difficult to determine a specific timeframe for receiving a court notice or police call in your case. However, as four months have passed since the accident and the injuries were minor, it’s possible the case might have been dismissed due to lack of evidence or the parties reaching an amicable settlement. It is advisable to consult your lawyer for an accurate assessment of the situation and potential next steps.