Justice Is Blind But Judges Are Not Sightless': Orissa HC Warns Lawyer For Submitting Fake Certificate To Show Juvenility Of Murder Convict

The Orissa High Court initiated contempt proceedings against a murder convict for submitting a forged school transfer certificate to claim juvenility at the time of the crime. The convict had presented the certificate as part of an attempt to reduce his sentence, but the Court found that the document was falsified. The case emphasizes the judiciary’s vigilance against attempts to manipulate legal procedures and underscores the importance of authenticity in legal documents.