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Is police eligible to file section 420 against a person


19-Aug-2023 (In Cheque Bounce Law)
Is police eligible to file section 420 .
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Answer #1
703 votes
Hi,

Yes police can file 420 against a person on the complaint filed by the complaint stating the facts and ingredients of section 420 arise in also cheque bouncing case also and also if there is misrepresention done by the accused in believing the to be true.
Answer #2
938 votes
Yes
police Authority have right to lodge a complaint under section 420 of Indian penal code
As well as the police authority is empowered to investigate the offence of 420 means of cheating and forgery
Answer #3
901 votes
Dear Querist,
The offence committed under section 420 is a cognizable offence and or non bailable one under the provisions of IPC. It is a statutory power granted to the police authorities to register the FIR under the section and also any other offences has made out while registering the FIR

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