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What to do if someone forges your signature and name ?


17-Jul-2024 (In Criminal Law)
Dear sir/madam, i got to know that in year 2002 my brother formed a public limited company and put my name as a director in that company without my consent and will . also he may have forged my signature to do so. and stole my voter id for the same. and in year 2011 he closed the same company i want to know what is the legal way i can go for to fiile a case against him, how to report a forged signature? and will i get a copy of the forged signature for forensic testing proving the case i was nowhere involved in any matters of that company ever
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Answer #1
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Signature forgery is a serious criminal offense in India (punishable under Sections 463, 464, 465, 467, and 471 of the Indian Penal Code), and you should act fast if you discover it.

Here's a quick action plan if your signature has been forged:

  1. Collect Evidence-Secure the forged document and keep copies. If possible, get handwriting/signature expert verification.

  2. File a Police Complaint / FIR-Report immediately at your local police station under IPC sections for forgery and fraud.

  3. Inform Relevant Institutions-Notify your bank, registrar office, or any authority involved (so they freeze or halt any further action on the forged document).

  4. Consult a Lawyer-For guidance on filing a civil suit (if property or money is involved) alongside the criminal complaint.

  5. Monitor Your Records-Keep track of all bank accounts, property documents, and other assets to prevent further misuse.

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Answer #2
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Yes you can file a cheating case in the converned police station and also can file directly before the concerned court of law. In the complaint you can also reuqest to send the sample foe the forensic examin
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Answer #3
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File a complaint with the police alleging forgery whereby the matter will proceed to the court and the court upon application from your side order the signatures to be tested by the forensic lab and that should do.
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Answer #4
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Please share name of the Company so that records can be checked on the website of Registrar of Companies. Secondly, you can file private complaint u/s 200 of Cr.PC for fraud and forgery against your brother Or file a police complaint with the Police. You can also file Suit for Declaration praying that any act having been done by you in that Company should be considered null and void. Please consult for further details
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Answer #5
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First move to ROC for complaint against your brother. If do not get satisfactory response, move to Court naming ROC too as a party. ROC will reply all in the court. Ultimately you will get relief. For detailed advice contact me personally. Matter is for important concern, so don't ignore it.
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Answer #6
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You can file a police complaint for fraud and forgery. They may investigate the matter. And in case they do not register an FIR, you can approach the magistrate and file. Criminal complaint u/s 156(3) for police investigation
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Advocate Lokesh Parihar
Hi Sir Some one do my signature as it is but i given the complaint to police station but police inspector started the enquiry take the signature but forged person take the stay order from court.

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