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Birth certificate forgery complaint


10-Sep-2023 (In Criminal Law)
Sir, my office colleague's parents have obtained his birth certificate by giving false dob. He took several benefits from the birth certificate such as 2 govt jobs, passport and travelled abroad, driving license, Aadhar card,PAN card, matriculation certificate, marriage certificate. Somebody has complained against him in office, is he in legal trouble?
Answers (2)

Answer #1
619 votes
yes he is in legal trouble since forging a government security is a serious offence and attracts a punishment of up to life imprisonment under section 467 of the Indian penal code. you are advised to seek legal opinion in the matter as to how to proceed further in the matter.
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Answer #2
570 votes
It is a grave offense to give false certificate and on the basis of false certificate obtain benefits which otherwise you were not entitled to.
If complaint has been filed, there will be an enquiry, if found guilty criminal as well as civil cases can be filed against the accused person.
Should you have any questions please feel free to contact me.

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