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Forgery in affidavit. What consequences on the job?


02-Oct-2023 (In Criminal Law)

The wife, who is in the service of Government of Gujarat after purchasing a Non - judicial Stamp Paper went to Notary Public. There a document is created, in which facts are stated about her marriage with her husband on such a date and further stated that after that marriage, her maiden name was changed from so and so to so and so. The contents are truly stated. But, the wife has forged the signature of the husband, without his knowledge and consent. Whether the said act of wife tenamount to a "forgery", particularly, punishable under Indian Penal Code. What is impact on her service.

Answers (2)

Answer #1
749 votes
Yes this act is a criminal offence and whenever a goverment servant is charged with an offence he/she is automatically suspended with half pay and departmental inquiry is inititated against such person.
Answer #2
513 votes
No, she has not committed forgery.
As per Indian penal code section 463 Forgery.--

Whoever makes any false document or part of a document with intent to cause damage or injury, to the public or to any person, or to support any claim or title, or to cause any person to part with property, or to enter into any express or implied contract, or with intent to commit fraud or that fraud may be committed, commits forgery.
Her intention is not cause a injury or damage to her husband.

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