Reading: We’ve been using this godown for the past 30 years, but we don’t have any rent receipts or a formal agreement. It belongs to a temple trust. Could we argue in court that a non-registered rent agreement was destroyed in a recent flood? We’ve complained to the police and MCD about illegal construction over 10 times since 2014, mentioning our legal possession of the godown, both in person and through emails. We also have electricity bills and complaints to the authorities. Is this enough to build a strong case in court? We lost goods worth around â‚¹3 lakhs. Could we file a theft case? Why doesn’t the court consider emails as legal notices?

We’ve been using this godown for the past 30 years, but we don’t have any rent receipts or a formal agreement. It belongs to a temple trust. Could we argue in court that a non-registered rent agreement was destroyed in a recent flood? We’ve complained to the police and MCD about illegal construction over 10 times since 2014, mentioning our legal possession of the godown, both in person and through emails. We also have electricity bills and complaints to the authorities. Is this enough to build a strong case in court? We lost goods worth around â‚¹3 lakhs. Could we file a theft case? Why doesn’t the court consider emails as legal notices?

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3 years ago

Law Forum › Category: Criminal › We’ve been using this godown for the past 30 years, but we don’t have any rent receipts or a formal agreement. It belongs to a temple trust. Could we argue in court that a non-registered rent agreement was destroyed in a recent flood? We’ve complained to the police and MCD about illegal construction over 10 times since 2014, mentioning our legal possession of the godown, both in person and through emails. We also have electricity bills and complaints to the authorities. Is this enough to build a strong case in court? We lost goods worth around â‚¹3 lakhs. Could we file a theft case? Why doesn’t the court consider emails as legal notices?

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Apni Law Staff asked 3 years ago

We’ve been using this godown for the past 30 years, but we don’t have any rent receipts or a formal agreement. It belongs to a temple trust. Could we argue in court that a non-registered rent agreement was destroyed in a recent flood? We’ve complained to the police and MCD about illegal construction over 10 times since 2014, mentioning our legal possession of the godown, both in person and through emails. We also have electricity bills and complaints to the authorities. Is this enough to build a strong case in court? We lost goods worth around â‚¹3 lakhs. Could we file a theft case? Why doesn’t the court consider emails as legal notices?

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Apni Law Staff answered 3 years ago

While your long-standing possession and complaints could support your claim, the lack of a formal agreement could weaken your case. A theft case would be difficult without evidence of forced entry or unauthorized access. Emails are not considered legal notices under Indian law as they lack formal proof of delivery and receipt.