My in-laws, a group of six people, attacked me in a private room on the night of November 25th, 2016. I was severely beaten. I hesitated to report it then, hoping to maintain family harmony. However, they’ve recently started threatening me again. Is there a time limit to file a case now? What’s the maximum time I can wait before filing?

Under Indian law, there is no specific time limit for filing a complaint for assault, but it’s advisable to file it as soon as possible to preserve evidence and ensure a fair investigation. However, you can still file a complaint, even after a significant delay, if you can provide reasonable justification for the delay, such as fear of further violence or attempts to resolve the matter amicably.