Car accident . fir bieng launched after 14 days
Shubh@119495
(Querist) 25 April 2025
This query is : Resolved
14 days earlier a accident happend between my car and another car . The car infront of me applied emergency brake and my car hit his from behind . That tym i gave him 3000 rupess for damages incurred on his car.
Now after 14 days he is calling me saying that his engine is also damaged and he wants 45k for damages and he is filling an FIR against me.
What should i do?
T. Kalaiselvan, Advocate
(Expert) 25 April 2025
You ask him to proceed because police will not entertain his complaint at this belated stage.
Even if it is entertained you can challenge it properly and get it dismissed on merits.
Advocate Bhartesh goyal
(Expert) 25 April 2025
Police can't refuse to register FIR on ground of delay nor delay may be ground to fatal the claim however if contradictions in other evidence then it may be ground to fatal the claim.Better settle he dispute amicably.
Dr. J C Vashista
(Expert) 27 April 2025
FIR shall have to be registered even after 14 days of accident, if the victim owner/ driver approached police.
P. Venu
(Expert) 07 May 2025
FIR could be registered for rash and negligent driving.
In order to get the compensation for damage, if any, he need to approach the insurer. you are not liable if you had valid driving licence and vehicle, duly insured.
T. Kalaiselvan, Advocate
(Expert) 19 May 2025
A FIR (First Information Report) can be lodged even after 154 days of an accident, but there are potential implications. While there's no legal time limit for lodging an FIR, a significant delay might raise questions and necessitate an explanation from the complainant. The police may inquire about the reason for the delay, and the delay could impact the strength of the case in certain circumstances. .
