Section 297 and 337

Pawar Pankaj (Querist) 24 November 2014 This query is : Resolved
Hello,

My brother was involved in minor motor accident case in Feb 2014. He helped the victim in every possible way, but the police charged with 297 and 337 sections, he wasnt put behind the bars, but a friend of his was asked to sign Jamin. An Insurance claim against him and Insurance Co. is pending in Motor Accident Claim Tribunal. We have received Summons from the Tribunal. No chargesheet has been received.

Now my Brother wants to reissue his Passport.

Have you been charged with Criminal Proceedings or any arrest/summon pending before court of India?

What shall we answer to this question? Yes or NO?

No chargesheet for Criminal proceedings Sec 377 has been received yet? Shall we engage a Lawyer already? Please Recommend
A Lawyer in Bombay Central, if possible??

Thanks a million times for your expert Opinion.

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ROHIT SHARMA (Expert) 24 November 2014
1. Do not hide any fact. Mention the case number and the court and the section of the offences. This revelation should not restrict the passport authority to renew the passport. The court has not asked you to surrender your passport and thus fact itself indicates that nature of the offence is not grave. Still contact and take advise of your advocate.