Hello Hacker News,
A fellow HN'er (who has to remain anon for a bit) is in serious trouble in India. She's been taken into police custody to be presented in front of a magistrate without representation. We URGENTLY need a lawyer on the ground in Delhi but it being Sunday there found that it is very hard to reach anybody there.
If you have contacts in Delhi or are in Delhi yourself please help us to find a competent criminal lawyer in the next few hours.
You can reach us through j@ww.com phone + 31 6 30 366 241
Jacques Mattheij (jacquesm) & Daniel Tenner (swombat).
Please help.
Edit: some answers to common questions:
- It is not a good idea to discuss the details of the case right now. There is a police case, it is completely made up as an excuse to get hold of the person we're talking about (I've seen the case filing). The main charge is kidnapping, and she's the victim - but somehow she still gets arrested. India for the win.
- She's an Indian national.
- We need a professional, influential, trustworthy lawyer and are willing to pay (reasonable fees).