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SYesterday, I was in my Baleno being driven by my driver, waiting at a signal. We had to take a right turn. As soon as the signal turned green for a right turn, my driver gave the indicator and made the turn. Meanwhile, a Honda Amaze (driven by a young guy) was right behind us on the right side, also trying to take the turn. That car hit ours on the right side, and both vehicles ended up with minor scratches. I was with my family, and since the damage was minimal, neither of us stopped.
Today, however, I received a call from the Honda Amaze owner. He tried to threaten me, saying he had my contact details and address and had obtained CCTV footage from the police. He wanted me to go come to a specific police station and see the footage. He stated that in footage it is visible that my car came from behind and suddenly turned right — which isn’t what actually happened. He told me it would be better if I paid for the repairs, or he would file an FIR.
I initially asked him to send the footage via WhatsApp, but he insisted I come in person. I didn’t give in to the pressure and told him I believed the fault was his, not mine. I also told him he was free to file an FIR if he wanted.
I think he was trying to bluff.
But also confused and concerned:
1. How did he get my name and complete mobile number? (Especially since the RTO is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.)
2. If he does file an FIR, what is the likely course of action? Should I be worried?
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AUnless I misunderstood, the other guy was in the right lane and your driver was in the left/centre It seems to me your driver turned right without checking the ORVM. He might have signalled but that doesn’t entitle him to change lanes without checking whether there was traffic behind.
Or did I misunderstand ?
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ASorry, it is not clear. If there was only one lane, how could your car have been to the left of the other car ? Generally in these kinds of accidents, the person who is on the left will be considered responsible because there would be less of a blind spot on the driver side than the passenger side and also because the traffic on the left should be moving slower.
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MIn India slapping case in an accident where their is minor damage to both party does not make sense.
I am not saying who is wrong or right it does not matter but doing a case like this will be wastage of time for both and moreover biggest waste of time to the other guy who does FIR.
As Insurance company in India will fight with someone who claim damages from them as if he files for FIR Insurance company will be on the hook to fight that case. Company will fight for even a single paise (not rupee but PAISA) so if he wants to do FIR it is his problem just Inform your insurance company and ask them what you need to do. Its there daily work to go for court one extra case won’t harm them.
This thing opposite party knows so they will call you to police station to put pressure on you.just tell them that you have informed your insurance company and if they want to file FIR their is nothing to talk further.
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AThe OP did not stop after the accident. The opposite party can put criminal sections on the OP, including hit and run. That will have to be faced by OP, not the insurance company.
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MAs I said if he opp party wants money from op he can give settle.
If op refuses to do the same they will file charges and matter will go to courts and believe me I know this even if opp party has appetite for legal battle in this kind of situations their is no win for anyone both will loose time and legal fee will be far greater then the cost of repairs even in court op lose their will not any greater financial loss to the op other then legal fee as if opp party wants money they need to claim money from Insurance company and in India these company will fight you on every penny and till the end they will go to higher courts just exhaust you no matter the time for them. -
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LIf he has zero-depreciation (zero-dep) coverage, he only needs to pay ₹1,000 for a claim. The same applies to comprehensive insurance—since it’s minor scratches, denting, and painting are fully covered under the comprehensive policy.
I’m not sure why an FIR is required unless it’s a major accident.
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CI’m still curious how the other driver managed to get all op details and that too on weekend holiday.
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E> Since the damage was minimal, neither of us stopped
Are you sure it wasn’t just you guys who didn’t stop? Maybe the other guy did stop and wanted to assess the damage, but you just fled?
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RWhat is this raod side gareebi? Both of you have third party and owner damage insurance, what`s the need for all this nautanki.? Lets assume this, your Car C and A is the opponent. As per your description this is what the situation was on the road |C|A|| You cannot turn right before A does. It is your fault, so initiate a third party claim, that is what you have insurance for.
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Ngiven the current scenario its difficult to make out who is on the wrong end. do you remember his face? or vehicle details of his?
since he is mentioning you to come to specific police station, it kinda raises red flags.
in my opinion he is trying to extort money?
1. he could’ve stopped his vehicle there to have talk with you and discuss the issue.
my strong advice unless you receive a complaint copy or fir copy don’t budge.-
SI had slowed my car just to assess the damage, but dude went right pass me. If he wanted he surely could have stopped me easily.
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