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RHi, today a 60 year old person hit my car and when I went outside to check the damages, the person who hit my car started verbally abusing me first.
When I said I will report the matter to Police and recorded his video abusing me, he tried to hit me and push me and snatch my phone for recording the evidence. He was physically much weaker than me and he himself fell down while trying to do so. I have the video evidence of him verbally abusing me but don’t have the physical abuse part captured. The person’s face is also clearly visible. Is this something worth pursuing and can the person be jailed for physical abuse if somehow the area has Cctv footage?
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BYou were involved in a minor road incident, and this 60-year-old man goes from zero to full-on idiot mode, abusing you and then physically trying to grab your phone. You did the right thing by recording his actions — at least you’ve got that on your side.
First thing’s first — **you were assaulted**. The fact that he tried to push you and snatch your phone is enough to call it physical abuse. The guy was the aggressor, and even though he was weaker, it doesn’t change the fact that he tried to harm you. And don’t let the fact that he fell down fool you — he’s still the one who instigated the whole thing.
**Can you take action?** Yes. Here’s what you need to do:
1. **Report it to the police**: Even without the physical abuse being on video, you’ve got enough evidence with his verbal abuse and his clear attempt to assault you. The police will take this seriously. You’ve got video proof of him abusing you, and if there’s CCTV footage around the area, you might be in luck to catch the physical assault on tape too. Get a **First Information Report (FIR)** filed. Make sure you mention the verbal abuse, the physical attempt to snatch your phone, and how he fell while trying to push you.
2. **Physical assault charges**: The guy might not be strong enough to take you down, but it doesn’t matter. His attempt to physically harm you is still an offense. Under **Indian Penal Code (IPC) Section 352**, assault or use of force without provocation can lead to charges. The fact that he tried to snatch your phone, which is considered evidence, makes it even worse for him. If CCTV footage or eyewitnesses support your case, that’s even better.
3. **Recording evidence**: In the video, you’ve got him verbally abusing you, which is a part of harassment. Even though the physical part wasn’t captured on your phone, the police can use the video and any CCTV footage to strengthen your case. The fact that he’s clearly visible on the video only helps.
4. **Possible jail time**: Yes, depending on the severity of the assault and the police investigation, this guy could face legal consequences, including jail time. He’s looking at charges for **physical assault**, **attempted intimidation**, and **disrupting evidence** (trying to snatch your phone). Don’t expect him to just get away with it because he’s older — the law applies to everyone.
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KIf you’re going to copy paste from chatgpt hoping to rake in upvotes for your advice pls put NAL in the beginning of your comment
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