How do I complain about someone threatening me?

If the threat calls are constant, a victim can lodge an FIR in the police station. The police officer, on receiving such a complaint, may then either call the harasser and threaten them with severe consequences to stop with the threatening calls.

Can I sue for being threatened?

Many state and federal criminal laws prohibit persons from making threats and other unlawful communications. In addition, a person who makes unlawful communications may be sued in a civil tort action for damages resulting from the threats or communications. This type of threat constitutes the crime of EXTORTION.

Is it a crime to threaten someone?

Under California Penal Code Section 422 PC, it is illegal to make criminal threats. The threat actually caused the other person to be in sustained fear for his or her own safety or for the safety of his or her immediate family. AND the other person’s fear was reasonable under the circumstances.

What to do if someone Lodge a false FIR against you?

(A) Where the person lodged a false FIR against an Individual, that individual may u/s 182 of IPC file a complaint with the police officer with whom such FIR has been lodged or to his Senior police officer, who is empowered file a case against such police officer who has lodged the FIR before the Magistrate court.

What to do if someone makes a false police report about you?

You must prove that the report was false, since truth is a complete defense. You also have to prove that the person knew it was false when it was made. Finally, you have to show that the false police report about you was “injurious.”. Remember that defamation law focuses on injuries to reputation.

What should I do if my wife threatens to call the police?

What you should do if your wife, girlfriend or ex threatens to call the police and make false allegations of abuse: 1. Take it seriously. This is not a laughing matter, even if she pulls the classic “LOL, I was only kidding.”

What happens if you file a false FIR against someone?

The person who files a false FIR against someone can be held guilty under Sec 182 & 211 of IPC, but only after the accused had applied to the High Court for quashing the false FIR lodged against him and the High Court had quashed such false FIR or if the accused is acquitted or discharged by High Court.