Migrating from India to Australia but need a quick legal advice
I have a question regarding Immigration Form # 80. On this form, question number 57 Part H - Character details asks, Have you, or any other person included in this application, ever: been charged with any offence or have proceedings against you overseas or in Australia.
Now, in 2006 I was involved in a minor skirmish due to which a police complaint was lodged by myself and the other party. The ensuing case was settled out of court by mutual agreement of all parties concerned and I was acquitted of all charges by a court order in Feb 2011. Currently, I have no civil or criminal cases pending in my name in any court in India. I am well settled with wife and child and currently employed in an MNC. I have applied for PR Visa 189 and now have to fill out the Immigration Form # 80.
With the above in mind, please let me know what I should state against the said question # 57 Part H. If I answer yes to the above question, will it adversely affect my VISA prospects and cause hindrance to my VISA approval? I again reiterate, currently no cases of any nature are pending against me.
Looking forward to your reply,
Thanking you