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Accused in a cheque or money case

What usually matters in this situation, and the papers to keep ready before you meet an advocate or free legal aid (call 15100).

Your situation

• What is the case about? Money / cheating / cheque

Do these now

• Names of two people who could stand surety, with their ID and property/ salary proof
  Bail often requires sureties. Where: —

Papers to gather

• FIR or complaint copy
  Your defence starts here. Where: State police website (many FIRs are online), police station, or through an advocate.
• Documents that answer the allegations (agreements, payments, messages, alibi proof)
  Supports bail and defence. Where: Your records.
• ID, address proof, employment letter, medical records, dependants' details
  Courts consider these for bail. Where: Your records.

You may also need, depending on your answers

• Get the FIR copy (online police portal or through an advocate) — Needed before any application.
• Police notice, summons or warrant — with envelope and date received — Has dates you must not miss.
• Records of the earlier dispute with the complainant — Shows context for the complaint.
• Details of any other cases — Must be disclosed accurately in bail applications.

What the law says

Saboot will also ask

• What has happened so far?
• Do you have a copy of the FIR or complaint?
• Do you know the complainant?

Similar situations

• Fear arrest in a false case — want anticipatory bail
• Family member arrested — need bail
• Got a police notice to appear
• Court summons in a criminal case
• Warrant issued against me
• Accused in a fight case with neighbours
• Accused in a cybercrime case
• Want an FIR against me quashed

Sources

• Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
• NALSA — free legal aid and who is eligible

The full guide: A case has been filed against me, or I fear arrest · All situations