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Fake Tenancy & Fraudulent Possession – Bhowanipore, Kolkata

Facts of the Case:

In a high-profile case reported in the Bhowanipore Police Station (FIR GN-03-2324-004), a complainant accused an individual of having deceitfully entered and remained in possession of a flat under false pretences. The accused had fraudulently obtained the keys and started residing in the flat without executing any formal agreement or presenting valid identification or tenancy documents. Upon confrontation, the accused initially promised to vacate but later refused, resorting to intimidation and even lodging counter-complaints to delay eviction. The matter escalated into a criminal trespass dispute, causing serious distress to the lawful owner.

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How Safebox Technology and Solutions LLP Could Have Prevented This:

1. Digitally Executed Leave and License Agreements (DDE):

If the complainant had engaged Safebox to digitally execute the tenancy agreement, the entire transaction would have been legally documented through a secure, tamper-proof, and Aadhaar-authenticated process. Safebox’s digital agreement platform, equipped with judicial vetting by the Advocate-on-Record (AOR), ensures that every licensee-occupant is legally bound and the terms are enforceable under the IT Act, 2000.

  • Reasoning: The absence of any formal agreement gave the accused a tactical advantage to claim tenancy without lawful authority. A Safebox-generated agreement would have eliminated such ambiguity and served as decisive documentary proof for swift legal remedy.
  • 2. Occupant Criminal Court Verification Report:

    Safebox’s criminal court verification tool retrieves data from NCRB, CBI, local police records, and judicial databases to conduct a thorough background check. If this service had been used, it could have revealed prior litigation history or ongoing criminal activity involving the accused, enabling the complainant to reject the tenancy in the first place.

  • Reasoning: Many cases of house grabbing or fraudulent possession are perpetrated by repeat offenders. A pre-tenancy verification report is a powerful deterrent, and its use would demonstrate due diligence in court, shielding the owner from allegations of negligence or civil complicity.
  • 3. Audit Trail and Legal Traceability:

    Every document executed on Safebox's platform is archived within the digital infrastructure of the West Bengal Judicial Department, providing an immutable legal trail.

  • Reasoning: In legal disputes, especially under IPC Sections 420 (Cheating), 448 (Trespass), and 506 (Criminal Intimidation), such traceability is invaluable in establishing both timeline and intent, directly benefiting the complainant’s prosecution and aiding the police in expediting FIR registration.
  • 4. E-stamping and Digital Signature Compliance:

    Through authorized collection centers linked to SHCIL, Safebox procures legally valid stamp papers and ensures all agreements are digitally signed and encrypted.

  • Reasoning: This not only brings compliance with Indian Evidence Act and Stamp Act requirements but also ensures that any attempt to claim the agreement is forged or informal is swiftly refuted.