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CCleverlion2175
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May 4, 2025 at 7:42 pmIt happened yesterday, I was present there along with multiple eye witness bystanders.. a girl was in her scooty crashed into my friend who was literally using his phone on the side of the road.. he was of no fault. then the girl fell and got her scooty broken.. she then started slapping him and asking to compensate.. bystanders and I went to stop the girl.. my friend after take 5-6 slap hit her back(no serious injury but enough to break her grip on his collar).. just now i got a call from his father that police came to his house and arrested him, according to police an assault and moles*ation case has been filed.. they are from a pretty poor family.. i will talk to a lawyer at morning, so thought about asking here.. any suggestions ? i can gather eye witness and maybe video footage too since some were recording the girl slapping my friend.. -
HHarshitathinker940
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May 4, 2025 at 7:51 pmyea pls gather the videos-
CCleverlion2175
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May 4, 2025 at 7:59 pmok i will.. should i just transfer the videos to my mobile from them or do i need to do some steps so that none can say it’s edited or something-
EExpertshivam908
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May 4, 2025 at 8:10 pmPlease transfer it to your phone!
Plus viral it if you have it on twitter and Instagram
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SSilentpanda7593
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May 4, 2025 at 8:14 pmNAL
Gather witnesses and cctv footage ( if any ) -
SSamarguy289
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May 4, 2025 at 8:26 pmHe’ll be booked. Get an Anticipatory Bail asap. -
SSmartshark4296
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May 4, 2025 at 8:35 pmSelf Defense : Yes, a person can claim self-defense, but only if the act committed was proportionate to the threat. In your case, a girl was slapping your friend. The right thing for him to do at that moment was to leave the place immediately, note down the number plate, and file a complaint. Instead, he chose to hit her back.
Look OP, I’m in no way supporting the girl here, but claiming self-defense in a country with women-centric laws is difficult. You need solid evidence and witnesses. This case could drag on for a long time, so ask your friend’s family to be prepared. If possible, try to negotiate with the other party by showing them any proof you have and offering a sincere apology. I know what I’m saying may sound like surrendering, but we can’t ignore the fact that your friend’s family is poor and honestly, they might not be able to afford the legal expenses.-
CCleverlion2175
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May 4, 2025 at 8:50 pmi understand but the girl was holding his collar, he did it to get free from her.. he didn’t follow up with any kind of physical altercations.. as soon as he got free, i and some others cane between them.. i will keep your advice in mind.. thanks
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UUrbananika1946
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May 4, 2025 at 8:39 pmPriority #1 is getting a competent lawyer involved as soon as possible. They will guide the legal response and help with bail2. Gather All Evidence Now
Videos: Collect every video from bystanders. Get original copies, not forwarded versions. These can disprove molestation claims and show your friend acted in self-defense.
Witnesses: List all witnesses and get written/recorded statements with their contact info. Try to get a couple of them to visit the police station with you or the lawyer.
Location Evidence: If the place has CCTV (shops, buildings nearby), rush to them early morning—CCTV often gets overwritten in 24–48 hours.
3. Medical Reports (if any)
If your friend was injured (even slightly), get him medically examined and obtain a report. It helps show that he was assaulted first.4. Avoid Any Direct Contact with the Girl or Her Family
Don’t approach them directly—it can be used against you. Let your lawyer handle any communication.5. File a Cross FIR or Counter Complaint (if advised by your lawyer)
Your lawyer might advise filing a complaint showing:Your friend was the victim of assault.
The molestation charge is false and malicious.
The incident is being misused for extortion or harassment.
6. Involve Local Influential People (Carefully)
If you know any respected local figures (journalists, social workers, etc.), their support might help pressure the police to act fairly—especially if your friend’s family is poor and might face bias.“Just curious—how did the police get your friend’s home address? How did they know where your friend lived?”
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CCleverlion2175
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May 4, 2025 at 8:48 pmthanks for the advice.. i will do 1,2 as soon as in morning.. i even gathered the detail of a good lawyer but unfortunately he didn’t picked my call (maybe because it’s night).. i will inform the family about 4.. i know local MLA.. if lawyer agrees i can contact him tomorrow..
i didn’t even talk with the officer yet.. some friends and his families with a local advocate has gone to station.. my wild guess is probably police asked about identity in the shops nearby.. since we are local, they all can give his address.. -
SSwiftfox1579
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May 5, 2025 at 1:18 amOr get a friend who either him or his parents are working CAG audit. This for police interaction and investigation should be fair. They don’t seem to mess with CAG audit officers. Just a personal experience as my mom is now retired though. NAL.
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BBravewolf8710
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May 4, 2025 at 8:50 pmIt’s sad to see how the poor gets exploited by another poor person. Humans are ugly creatures -
LLuckykavita4903
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May 4, 2025 at 8:55 pmJustice is a joke in this country, we general males are screwed-
CCleverlion2175
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May 4, 2025 at 8:58 pmthings are pretty bad because i personally know him.. the whole family struggled a lot and finally on 8th may he was supposed to join johnsons and johnsons.. it was a boon to that poor family.. now if these cases make him lose the job, i don’t know what will happen.. hope we can sort it out-
SSuperravindra2858
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May 5, 2025 at 1:59 amIf his background check is pending this FIR might block it
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SSheetalthinker780
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May 4, 2025 at 9:24 pmThis country is doomed lol. Filing molestation charges after being hit back. Really the fake cases capital of the world. Another life ruined by feminists.Hope he gets out, since men can’t receive justice in this country. And please get a good lawyer. Else his future is doomed.
Whole wrong to suggest, I hope he gets revenge even if through other means.
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MMightyomkar1753
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May 4, 2025 at 11:19 pmWhen resolved we should name and shame this female -
BBrightthinker9189
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May 4, 2025 at 11:50 pmFile an FIR against the girl for driving dangerously and causing an accident. Also include that the girl was physical after the crash. -
SSilentbro7278
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May 5, 2025 at 1:01 amOnly videos can save your friend, show them to police most probably case will be closed if you have any video evidences
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