Loading...
I had given ₹5,00,000 twice (₹10,00,000 in total) to my elder brother in the presence of one of my friends and another person. In return, he gave me two cheques from his joint account with his wife. One cheque had the amount and signature filled in, and the other had the date and signature. Now, when I am asking him to return the money as per his promise, he is threatening me and telling my friends to "go to court if you want the money — I won’t return it." He is now claiming that the cheques were not signed by him, and since it's a joint account, his wife may also file a case against me for forgery. However, the two persons who were present when I gave him the money are ready to testify in my favor. Please suggest what legal action I can take.
You should file a police complaint (FIR) for cheating and criminal breach of trust against your brother. Also, present both cheques and file a case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act if they bounce. Your two witnesses will help your case. Do not worry about threats, if the cheques are genuine, forgery claims will not stand in court. For further legal assistance contact us on our helpline number.