Reply to Police / Legal Authority Notice

What this is

Respond to a notice or summons from the police or a statutory authority - a notice of appearance under Section 35(3) of the BNSS, a call to join an investigation, a notice from a women's commission, human rights commission, labour department, municipal body or similar authority - so that you appear or reply correctly, on time and on record, without saying anything that harms you. Our panel advocate drafts and signs the written response on letterhead.

What you get

A written response to the notice, drafted, reviewed and signed by our panel advocate on letterhead, confirming your appearance or cooperation where required, recording your position on the allegation with the documents that support it, and preserving your rights, together with a short briefing on what to say and not say when you appear. Sent to the officer or authority by email and WhatsApp where the notice permits, and by tracked speed post if you choose it (+₹79), with the dispatch receipt and delivery acknowledgement. Includes a note on anticipatory protection, legal representation at the appearance, and the further steps that may follow; appearance with an advocate is a separate step.

How it works

1. 1Upload the noticeAll pages, with the FIR or complaint number, the officer's name and the date fixed. We pre-fill the authority, the reference and the appearance date.
2. 2Tell us the backgroundWhat the complaint is about, who made it, and your side.
3. 3Answer the advocate's questionsWhether an FIR exists, whether you have been questioned before, whether there are witnesses and documents, whether you fear arrest, and what the notice asks you to do.
4. 4PayPay the fee. Representation at the appearance is separate.
5. 5Advocate drafts and signsOur panel advocate assesses the notice and the offence alleged, drafts the response and the appearance briefing, and signs it on letterhead.
6. 6Response is sentThe response goes to the officer or authority as the notice permits, and by speed post if chosen. You receive your copy and the briefing.

What to have ready

• Notice or summonsAll pages, with the envelope or message showing the date received.
• FIR or complaint copy (if you have it)If you have obtained it.
• Documents supporting your version (if you have it)Agreements, messages, receipts, CCTV stills, records.
• Earlier reply, statement or case papers (if you have it)If any exist in this matter.
• Your ID proof (if you have it)For the response and any protection application.
• Company documents (if you have it)Incorporation and board resolution, if you are called as a company officer.

What this is based on

• BNSS 2023, Ss.35 (2023)
• BSA 2023 (2023)
• Constitution Arts. 20-22.