Can a US citizen file a case against Indian citizen?

If the perpetrator is found in India, the local Indian Police will have to be involved. Only after investigation would there be a need for extradition. However, the FBI may lodge a complaint on behalf of several US citizens and prosecute the perpetrator in India.

Can an Indian file a case against a foreigner?

If the cause of action, or a part of cause of action has arisen in India, the Indian Court can proceed against non-resident foreigners. Even if cause of action arose outside India but if defendants are residing in India, the Indian Court has jurisdiction to try such cases and pass order.

Can a foreigner who has committed a crime with an Indian citizen in another country with the help of another Indian citizen can be tried under IPC?

A foreigner who commits an offence within India is guilty and can be punished as such without any limitation as to his corporeal presence in India at the time.

Who can file a criminal complaint in India?

A victim or the person who has knowledge about the commission of a crime can file a complaint under Section 200 in the Code Of Criminal Procedure, 1973. The Magistrate who takes the cognisance of an offence upon complaint examines the complainant and the witness, if any, upon oath.

Can I file a case online in India?

Any Advocate-On-Record of the Supreme Court of India or the petitioner-in-person can file his or her case online using the service provided at www.supremecourtofindia.nic.in. Through e-filing onlyAdvocate-On-Record and petitioner-in-personcan file cases in the Supreme Court Of India.

Can a US citizen file a civil case in India?

Yes you can, be it usa or any other country you can always file a civil case by virtue of explanation to s.10 of civil procedure code,1908 which says that nothing precludes Indian courts from instituting a civil suit in an Indian court provided the parties and cause of action are same.

Can I file a case against my husband in India?

I am sorry for your situation -but you can most certainly file a case against him as he is still an Indian citizen. Most importantly – unless you are legally divorced, you are STILL his lawfully wedded wife. This opens a lot of legal options for you not only in India, but also in the US.

Does India have jurisdiction over the US if an Indian citizen?

For most cases, India cannot extend its jurisdiction to the US even though he is an Indian citizen. Once a crime happens in any country, its first the responsibility of that country to provide justice. In some cases, it might be possible for the Indian embassy in US to request US govt. for assistance.

Can you file a case against someone who is out of country?

Simple as all is that if you are legally entitled to file a case against a person who is India on one count or the other then why can’t you file a case against a person if he is not in India but is out of the country When you have a point of law against him and are entitled to sue him on one count or the other.