Legal Question in Criminal Law in India

Forgery of signature on cheque

If someone forges signature on cheque and then files 138 negotiable act case against the person whose signature is forged, can FIR be registered for forgery while the 138 case is pending? & can the police ask for the original cheque for verification? Thank you.


Asked on 4/11/09, 4:53 am

5 Answers from Attorneys
Shrichand Nahar S.V.Nahar, Advocate

Re: Forgery of signature on cheque

Yes for both the queries.

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Answered on 4/12/09, 2:00 am
Aniruddha Pawse Aniruddha.P.Pawse Advocates

Re: Forgery of signature on cheque

1)Yes if forgery can be proved

2)Yes

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Answered on 4/12/09, 3:58 am
Sudershan Goel India Law Offices of Sudershan Goel - Advocate

Re: Forgery of signature on cheque

Yes, the police is empowered to collect original documents during investigation and may register a case if sufficient grounds are available.

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Answered on 4/14/09, 8:44 pm
Yanala LaknaReddy Law towers

Re: Forgery of signature on cheque

Yes you can file the forgery case before the police. If police not taking the case, then you can approach the criminal court.

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Answered on 4/11/09, 1:04 pm
Pranav Desai PD Legal & Associates

Re: Forgery of signature on cheque

Yes

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Answered on 4/14/09, 4:52 am


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