CLIENT INTERVIEW REPORT – CRIMINAL
ASSAULT CASE
Moot Court / Assignment Example
1. Basic Details
Case Title: State v. Ramesh Verma
Court: Judicial Magistrate First Class
Nature of Case: Assault / Voluntarily Causing Hurt
Date of Interview: 09 June 2026
2. Client Details
Ramesh Verma, aged 32 years, is employed in a private company and resides in Bengaluru. He
approached legal counsel after an FIR was registered alleging that he assaulted a neighbour during
a parking dispute.
3. Nature of the Case
The complainant alleges that the client intentionally caused injuries during an argument. The client
denies the allegation and contends that he acted in self-defence when the complainant became
aggressive.
4. Facts of the Case Presented by the Client
According to the client, a dispute arose regarding vehicle parking in an apartment complex. During
the argument, the complainant allegedly attempted to attack him. The client states that he pushed
the complainant away to protect himself and had no intention of causing injury. Several residents
witnessed the incident.
5. Evidence Available
Potential evidence includes CCTV footage from the apartment premises, eyewitness testimony
from residents, photographs of injuries sustained by the client, and copies of the FIR and complaint.
6. Legal Issues Identified
Whether the client intentionally caused hurt, whether the act was committed in self-defence, the
reliability of eyewitness testimony, and whether the prosecution can prove guilt beyond reasonable
doubt.
7. Advice Given
The client was advised to preserve all evidence, avoid contact with the complainant, cooperate with
the investigation, and provide details of all witnesses who observed the incident.
8. Observations
The client was cooperative and provided a consistent narrative. His version raises a possible
defence of self-defence, subject to verification through independent evidence.
9. Conclusion
The interview indicates that the dispute originated from a neighbourhood disagreement. CCTV
footage and witness statements will be important in determining the actual sequence of events.
This report is prepared for academic and moot court purposes.