Legal Question in Criminal Law in India

IPC Sec464

It is seen in the expalnation of the section in a judgement 1997(1) Apex court Journal 333 SC ,that making of a false document in the name of a fictitious person intending it to be believed that the document was made by a real person 'may' amount to forgery.Does it mean that it wont always amount to forgery?What is the relevance of 'may' here?


Asked on 11/24/08, 11:46 am

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

Re: IPC Sec464

One need to read entire judgment. A word or sentence in isolation is inconsequential.

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Answered on 11/25/08, 4:08 am
Aniruddha Pawse Aniruddha.P.Pawse Advocates

Re: IPC Sec464

Entire judgement needs to be perused.

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Answered on 11/25/08, 6:06 am
Nasir Butt Nasir Law Associates

Re: IPC Sec464

The word "may" in citation means the keeping in view of the facts of the case, it amounts forgery. It also means that cases having same facts include in this "may".

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Answered on 11/25/08, 8:30 am
Homi Maratha N.N. Maratha & Co.-Advocates

Re: IPC Sec464

Entire judgement needs to be reviewed

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Answered on 12/23/08, 5:21 am
Sudershan Goel India Law Offices of Sudershan Goel - Advocate

Re: IPC Sec464

It may depend upon facts of each case.

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Answered on 11/24/08, 6:45 pm
RAJIV GUPTA (Cell: +91 9811284735) [email protected]

Re: IPC Sec464

the word "may" here states that not in every case the same would amount to forgery. it would also depend upon facts and circumstances of the case and the court cannot take blanket cognizance of the case under the offence of forgery without corroborating evidence.

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Answered on 11/24/08, 11:58 pm


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