This article explains everything in simple words.
📌 What Is Police Enquiry?
Police enquiry means:
Police want some information
They want to ask questions
You may be a witness, not an accused
👉 Being called for enquiry does NOT mean you did a crime.
❓ Why Police May Call You?
Police may call you because:
Someone gave your name in a complaint
You know something about an incident
Your phone number or vehicle was nearby
Police need clarification
👉 Many innocent people are called for enquiry.
⚖️ Your Rights During Police Enquiry (Very Important)
✅ 1. You Can Ask the Reason
You can politely ask:
Why am I called?
Which case?
Am I a witness or accused?
Police must answer.
✅ 2. Enquiry Is NOT Arrest
Police cannot arrest you just for enquiry.
Arrest can happen only if law allows it and there is proper reason.
✅ 3. Police Cannot Keep You for Long Hours
Police cannot keep you all day or night without arrest.
✔ Enquiry should be for limited time only
❌ Overnight stay without arrest is illegal
✅ 4. You Can Talk to a Lawyer
You can:
Call your lawyer before going
Ask legal advice
Take lawyer’s number with you
👉 This is your constitutional right.
✅ 5. Special Protection for Women
Women should not be called at night
Enquiry should happen:
At home, or
With woman police officer
🚫 What Police Should NOT Do
Police cannot:
❌ Beat or threaten you
❌ Force you to confess
❌ Use bad language
❌ Make you sign blank papers
❌ Keep your phone without reason
If this happens, it is illegal.
📄 What Should You Take With You?
✔ Any one ID proof (Aadhaar / DL)
✔ Calm mind
✔ Lawyer’s contact number
👉 Do NOT carry unnecessary personal documents.
🗣️ What Should You Say?
✔ Speak truth
✔ Answer only what you know
✔ If you don’t know, say “I don’t know”
❌ Do not guess
❌ Do not sign anything without reading
⚠️ Repeated Police Calls – What It Means?
If police call you many times:
It may be unnecessary pressure
You should consult a lawyer
Lawyer can speak to police legally
🚨 When Should You Contact a Lawyer Immediately?
Contact a lawyer if:
Police threaten arrest
Police force you to sign papers
Police behave rudely
You fear false case
👉 Early lawyer help avoids big problems later.
🧑⚖️ Why Lawyer Is Important?
A lawyer:
Protects your rights
Stops police harassment
Ensures legal process
Prevents false arrest
📞 Need Legal Help?
If you receive a police call and feel confused or scared, legal advice is your safety.
Karate Muthukumar – Advocate
📍 Tiruchirappalli
⚖️ Criminal & Civil Law
📞 Contact through website: Contact | Karate Muthukumar
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