Unfortunately my father passed away in his university hostel room, and they’ve suspected foul play. If suicide, what will happen?

Community Forums Legal Advice India Unfortunately my father passed away in his university hostel room, and they’ve suspected foul play. If suicide, what will happen?

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        February 2, 2025 at 7:37 pm
        Hi, my father is a doctor and passed away today. He’s was 58.

        He has been upset since a few months. He was asked to retire, but given an extension of one year.

        He works in a Medical University and lives away from my mother and brother.

        He wasn’t picking up our calls, we reached out to the warden and they found out that he was in the room. The break open the door, and called the police.

        He was rushed by them to the Emergency and he was pronounced dead.

        They aren’t ready to issue a DC, suspecting foul play.

        He had a lot of medicines in his room, had no note, and had all of his bank statements and fixed deposits on a table.

        He has been seeing a psychologist and having some medicines. Relationships have been strained (usual bickering, no cases) but we were in touch with him everyday.

        Dad’s side is supportive and are helping my mom. Police have asked them to report to the station in the morning to register a FIR.

        What if the post mortem is suicide? What will happen next?

        Sorry I’m reaching out here, I am unable to think, shocked, but also looking to safeguard my family.

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          February 2, 2025 at 7:37 pm
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            February 2, 2025 at 7:58 pm
            I am sorry I don’t have any legal advice for you since I am NAL. My deepest condolences to you and your family. I know what it’s like losing a family member. Also cfbr. I know it doesn’t work like other media but I hope the post engagement increases and a lawyer can give you a good advice.

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              February 2, 2025 at 8:38 pm
              Hi lawyer from delhi here!
              So sorry for your loss!

              Get the copy of the FIR and force them to issue a Death Certificate, despite foul play, the death certificate has to be prepared. If they are not giving you can apply it online.

              Once you get the DC, get a legal heir certificate through the online process and then file for succession certificate.

              Once you have these use this certificate to get hold of his bank accounts, FDs, Insurance Covers if any and also properties in his share.

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                  February 3, 2025 at 3:08 am
                  This. A death certificate doesn’t mention the cause of death. It’s just a legal document saying the person is dead, nothing else.

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                    February 3, 2025 at 11:01 am
                    How to get legal hier certificate online?

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                        February 3, 2025 at 6:37 pm
                        Check out your local municipal corporation website.

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                      February 2, 2025 at 9:16 pm
                      Thanks, all. Is it possible the police might trouble us?

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                          February 3, 2025 at 7:34 am
                          Nope they won’t.

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                          February 2, 2025 at 11:19 pm
                          Sorry for your loss and hope he is in a better place now.

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