Gave a large loan, Now they won’t pay – what I can do?

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      Dushyantking447
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        March 23, 2025 at 4:01 am
        I lent a lump sum amount to someone, and now theyโ€™re refusing to return the money. I have some proof of the transaction but not for everything. Iโ€™ve tried talking to them, but they keep delaying or ignoring my requests. I want to recover my money smoothly without getting into a long legal battle. Iโ€™m considering sending a legal notice and possibly filing a civil recovery suit, but I know that legal cases in India can take years. Does anyone have experience with this? Whatโ€™s the best and fastest way to recover the money? Any legal or practical advice would be really helpful.
        He’s lawyer by profession and he asks us “do whatever you want to do” I won’t give return you a single rupee back”
        We want him to return the money soon
        As there’s an event in my family
        Suggest me something that can help us get back money early..

        We do have texts and call recordings in which he and we mentioned about the money and it’s recovery

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        Surbhiguru978
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          March 23, 2025 at 4:21 am
          Didn’t you got any collateral? Is there any agreement?

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          Swiftguru473
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            March 23, 2025 at 5:58 am
            Sorry OP. Been through that phase. Never again is the lesson.
            Also learnt to let go as itโ€™s not coming back.

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              Dushyantking447
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                March 23, 2025 at 6:17 am
                Y let go your hard earned money
                U should fight to get it back..

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                  Swiftguru473
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                    March 23, 2025 at 6:24 am
                    Itโ€™s a hassle. The mental stress involved which later causes health issues. Need to spend money legally to get money. They have connection to goons and makes it unsafe for the family. And so on..

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                  Aaradhyawolf46
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                    March 23, 2025 at 6:43 am
                    went and lost doing the same. now i just say no

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                    March 23, 2025 at 6:28 am
                    This money is gone. Next time take a cheque.

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                      Dushyantking447
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                        March 23, 2025 at 6:56 am
                        A cheque is enough?
                        We got a check of his with an agreement as well

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                            March 23, 2025 at 7:14 am
                            File a cheque bouncing case. Cheque amount is recoverable.

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                                March 23, 2025 at 7:21 am
                                How much can we claim for a single cheque bounce?

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                                    March 23, 2025 at 7:40 am
                                    The cheque amount is what you can claim

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                                        March 23, 2025 at 7:48 am
                                        It’s a blank cheque

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                                            March 23, 2025 at 7:52 am
                                            Brother/sister you’re so ignorant of the law. You need a lawyers consult to be honest.

                                            Fill up the cheque for the balance amount + interest. Fill it up and deposit.

                                            Cheque will either clear – great you got your money back.
                                            Cheque will bounce – you can file a case for cheque bounce which generally gets a resolution in under a year.

                                            Do note that if he does genuinely not have the money to give or assets to liquidate – he will face jailtime and that’s the outcome now. His jailtime means you don’t get you money back as the jailtime is the punishment.

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                                                March 23, 2025 at 7:54 am
                                                He got assets worth more than the money we gave (home, agricultural lands jewellery)

                                                I don’t know the law and I don’t wanna be stuck in loop with the court

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                                                    March 23, 2025 at 8:02 am
                                                    Visit and lawyer. Ask for fee upfront. Ask for and consult and consultation chargers.

                                                    I would recommend using cheque bounce as a strategy as that has the quickest resolution of under 1 year. Every thing else will take 5+ years – like a civil suit, violent threats, etc

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                                      March 23, 2025 at 6:57 am
                                      Pray to god. Hope a miracle happens.

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                                          March 23, 2025 at 6:58 am
                                          Thank you for the advice
                                          That truly doesn’t work

                                          It’s all upto him
                                          May the miracle work

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                                          March 23, 2025 at 7:35 am
                                          Filling a case is the only option. do not try anything illegal, violence etc you will be fcu**** coz of his profession. If you paid via cheque, bank transfer than there is hope however it will take time 1-2 years. Where are you from? State

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                                              March 23, 2025 at 7:51 am
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                                              I do have some online payment proofs
                                              (Upi) But we also gave cash
                                              We didn’t give him all money at a time

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                                                  March 23, 2025 at 7:53 am
                                                  Cash is very difficult. You can get it mentioned but upi/cheque is attainable. Preferably hire a lawyer locally but make sure lawyer is known/related coz opponent is also a lawyer so you have be extra careful that yours is loyal trustworthy.

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                                                March 23, 2025 at 8:01 am
                                                Lesson learnt: Don’t ever give a loan, unless you have the muscle to get it back.

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                                                  Dushyantking447
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                                                    March 23, 2025 at 5:22 pm
                                                    Can’t use muscle everywhere
                                                    Specially when the opponent knows the laws well
                                                    We will loose money as well end up getting sued

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                                                        March 23, 2025 at 6:19 pm
                                                        That why I said if you don’t have muscle don’t give loan

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                                                            March 24, 2025 at 6:18 am
                                                            Thanks
                                                            That helped a lot

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                                                        March 23, 2025 at 4:46 pm
                                                        Yeah he might take the defence that the cheque was a security cheque
                                                        Try it
                                                        Fill it and get the cheque bounced and send him a legal notice and do mention about the loan as well with proofs

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                                                            March 23, 2025 at 5:04 pm
                                                            Doesn’t it take longer?

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                                                                March 23, 2025 at 5:05 pm
                                                                Faster than Suit for recovery, since its a criminal offence

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                                                                    March 23, 2025 at 5:15 pm
                                                                    Will try it

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