Apni Law Staff asked 2 years ago
My cousin is facing a difficult situation. He’s been wrongly accused along with his friend in a case where a young girl went missing. The girl’s father filed a complaint, naming the friend as the primary suspect. My cousin was only arrested because he’s often seen with his friend. The girl’s father later retracted the complaint claiming she was found, but then vanished, leaving my cousin and his friend in a legal limbo. Now, with 10 days passed and the father still missing, my cousin and his friend are released. We hear the friend’s family may have bribed the police. Could the police manipulate the case and put all the blame on my cousin? What is the typical waiting period for the court when the complainant is absent, and what legal options are available in this situation?
Best Answer
Apni Law Staff answered 2 years ago
Under Indian law, police cannot manipulate a case solely based on a missing complainant. Your cousin and his friend have a right to legal representation and can challenge any unfair actions by the police. The court will likely consider the absence of the complainant and the retracted complaint, potentially leading to a dismissal of the case. They can seek legal advice and pursue legal remedies like a writ petition to the High Court if they believe their rights are being violated.
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