Regarding forging of gift deed and opening a bank account by forging

569 votes

Gather Evidence: Collect proof (messages, call recordings, photos, medical reports, etc.) to disprove the allegations. Witness Statements: Identify witnesses who can testify in your favor. Financial Proofs: Maintain records of financial transactions to show no unlawful demands were made. File a counter-complaint for defamation (Section 500 IPC) and criminal intimidation (Section 506 IPC). Report the misuse of the law to the police or magistrate.

Advocate Mohammad Muqthar LawRato

527 votes

You have multiple legal options against your brother and his wife based on forgery, fraud, harassment, and financial crimes. Here’s what you can do: 1. File a Criminal Complaint (Forgery & Fraud) Since they have forged your grandmother’s signature on the gift deed and your mother’s signature to open a bank account and take a loan, you can file an FIR under: Section 420 IPC – Cheating and fraud Section 465 IPC – Forgery Section 468 IPC – Forgery for the purpose of cheating Section 471 IPC – Using forged documents as genuine Section 506 IPC – Criminal intimidation (if they are harassing you) You should collect proof of forged documents, bank statements, and any other evidence before approaching the police. 2. Challenge the Gift Deed (If Property is Involved) If the gift deed was executed using forgery, you can file a case in the civil court to declare the deed null and void. If it has already been registered, you need to file a civil suit for cancellation of the gift deed under Section 31 of the Specific Relief Act, 1963. 3. Inform the Bank (Loan Fraud & Misuse of Signatures) Immediately notify the bank about the fraudulent account and loan taken using your mother’s forged signature. Request them to freeze the account and investigate the matter. 4. File a Case for Harassment & Defamation If your brother and his wife are harassing and defaming your family, you can file a complaint under Section 499 & 500 IPC (Defamation) and Section 506 IPC (Criminal Intimidation). 5. Lodge a Complaint with the Registrar (Property Fraud) File a complaint with the Sub-Registrar Office stating that the gift deed was forged and request an inquiry into its authenticity. Since this case involves serious criminal and civil offenses, you should consult a lawyer immediately to take appropriate legal action. Would you like help in drafting a legal complaint or petition?

Advocate Mrudhula Jahnavi LawRato