The do’s and don’ts of drafting & filing a criminal complaint
The essentials for drafting and filing a criminal complaint:
The Do’s
- Be authentic and narrate the actual facts. Include a minor twist only if absolutely necessary
- Be specific with date and time of the occurrence of event and exact “language”.
- If it’s based on documents annexed the documents and plead them cleverly in complaint.
- Show your emotions in the complaint and if necessary show why only police can conduct the inquiry in the present facts if you want the FIR.
The Don’ts
- Do not be vague and non specific. It is usually the first ground for Bail and acquittal
- Never ever cook up a story. Eventually in cross examination, the story would fail and you could end up at the receiving end of the judge.
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An LL. M From Kuruksherta University, Kunal Madan has served over 9 years in this profession. He heads a law firm in Delhi with over eight associates working under him. Besides advocacy he loves good food and plays cricket and chess.