Reading: In a criminal case filed against two individuals for cheating and forgery, I’m the original complainant. The police, during investigation, recorded a statement from Mr. Joshi, who claimed to have submitted a forged document to a government office in 2002. However, I have four documents proving that Mr. Joshi submitted this fabricated document in 2008, not 2002. My questions are: 1. Can Mr. Joshi be prosecuted under sections 191 and 192 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and punished under section 193 of the IPC for providing false information to the police? 2. Can I file a complaint under section 340 read with section 195 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) against Mr. Joshi in the Magistrate’s Court?

In a criminal case filed against two individuals for cheating and forgery, I’m the original complainant. The police, during investigation, recorded a statement from Mr. Joshi, who claimed to have submitted a forged document to a government office in 2002. However, I have four documents proving that Mr. Joshi submitted this fabricated document in 2008, not 2002. My questions are: 1. Can Mr. Joshi be prosecuted under sections 191 and 192 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and punished under section 193 of the IPC for providing false information to the police? 2. Can I file a complaint under section 340 read with section 195 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) against Mr. Joshi in the Magistrate’s Court?

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5 months ago

Law Forum › Category: Criminal › In a criminal case filed against two individuals for cheating and forgery, I’m the original complainant. The police, during investigation, recorded a statement from Mr. Joshi, who claimed to have submitted a forged document to a government office in 2002. However, I have four documents proving that Mr. Joshi submitted this fabricated document in 2008, not 2002. My questions are:

1. Can Mr. Joshi be prosecuted under sections 191 and 192 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and punished under section 193 of the IPC for providing false information to the police?
2. Can I file a complaint under section 340 read with section 195 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) against Mr. Joshi in the Magistrate’s Court?

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In a criminal case filed against two individuals for cheating and forgery, I’m the original complainant. The police, during investigation, recorded a statement from Mr. Joshi, who claimed to have submitted a forged document to a government office in 2002. However, I have four documents proving that Mr. Joshi submitted this fabricated document in 2008, not 2002. My questions are:

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Apni Law Staff answered 5 months ago

Yes, Mr. Joshi can be prosecuted under sections 191 and 192 of the IPC for giving false information to the police. You can file a complaint under section 340 read with section 195 of the CrPC against Mr. Joshi in the Magistrate’s Court for giving false evidence in the criminal case. However, the success of your complaint depends on the court’s assessment of the evidence.