My gold ornaments were stolen from my house in Howrah; how do I pursue the theft case?

Detailed Legal Analysis

You should immediately report the theft to the police in Howrah, who must register an FIR under Section 378 IPC (Section 303 BNS) and conduct investigation including spot inspection and fingerprinting. The value and circumstances determine whether it is simple theft (up to three years) or aggravated forms like theft in a dwelling house (Section 380, up to seven years).

Calcutta High Court can be approached for monitoring if investigation stalls. West Bengal Premises Tenancy Act 1997 may provide State police procedures and victim-compensation, so the local mechanism applies.

You should provide serial numbers, photographs, and purchase proof of stolen items to aid recovery. Recovered property is returned after identification and court order.

The accused, if identified, can seek bail, and the trial proceeds in the Magistrate's court.