NO case will file. Don`t agree if you were shifted. And they have proof than with the permission of DIstrict Health Offices. 15 feet movement dose not violate quarantine restrictions.
Don`t worry, no case will file.
Sir, I tested positive for Covid 19 In Karnataka and I was shifted to separate empty room for home isolation. After completion of 10 days of home isolation I requested district control and DIstrict Health Offices whether I can be shifted for home quarantine for 7 more days. Both of them agreed and I shifted to my home for isolation of 7 more days. Since I moved from one place to another place which is hardly 15 feet, there is a change in my geographic location as per the official records. Since 2 days I’m getting calls from officials that an FIR will be register since I moved from my location without completing home isolation of 17 days. But I moved as per their direction only. I’m really worried, I’m planning to move to USA next year, whether if case is filed on me on this violation, will I be not able to travel and work in USA ?
NO case will file. Don`t agree if you were shifted. And they have proof than with the permission of DIstrict Health Offices. 15 feet movement dose not violate quarantine restrictions.
Don`t worry, no case will file.
1. I don't think because of the minor breach the FUR is going to be registered.
2. If there is written direction from the authority while changing location then another authority can not question it even if the decision is irregular.
3. If both the location falls under same premises then there is nothing to worry much.
You have not committed any offence
2) you shifted after obtaining permission
3) send email to authorities that you shifted after obtaining permission
4) you are at liberty to go abroad
- Under section 188 of IPC , if such disobedience causes or tends to cause danger to human life, health or safety,, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one to six months or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both.
- Further under Section 269 IPC- Negligently doing any act known to be likely to spread infection of any disease dangerous to life Imprisonment for 6 months or fine, or both , which is Cognizable, Bailable.
- However , there is PIL pending before the Supreme Court of India against these sections lodged during the period of COVID-19 , on the ground of Corona-virus has caused a global pandemic, in which every person is suffering. The situation needs to be handled humanely, and it will be best to avoid adding aspects of criminality, wherever possible,
- Since, you was given permission from the district control and health offices , then they cannot lodge an FIR against you legally.
- However , it will not effect your visa process , being the petty offence in nature , and there is possibility to close the cases after the lockdown finished , as there is already PIL against these FIRs lodging during the lock-down.
FIR will be register they are saying. FIR not registered yet, so kindly behave like their instructions and get isolated as per the place which you where before for next 7 days and close the matter.
You have been receiving calls threatening you about the police complaint, don't worry, ask them to proceed.
Let them make a complaint with the police about this, you can challenge the same properly as per law.
Firstly they will not go to police for this because they do not have sufficient evidences to prove their charges and moreover this may not come under such a serious offence.
Also you have been permitted by the authorities concerned to shift , you need not be worried, even the police would not entertain this minor complaint.
Your next year US visit is not a certain event now, hence you don't think about that so soon.
Send them a written reply that you moved with due permissions and movement was hardly 15 feet distance.
Dear Sir/Madam,
You are suggested to strongly reply to the said call that your change was done at the instances of the concerned authorities and not your own and hence you are not responsible for anything.
Dear Sir,
Nothing to worry. It is negligible in the eyes of the law. The Covid enforcing always harassing the people by one or the other mode. If any such FIR is filed then get it quashed by High Court by filing 482 CrPC petition. It has not negative effect on your future travel to abroad.