S.471 RPC | Fraudulent Use Of Forged Documents Is Punishable Even If Not Personally Forged By Accused: Jammu & Kashmir High Court

In a recent ruling, the Jammu and Kashmir High Court clarified that under Section 471 of the Ranbir Penal Code (RPC), the use of forged documents is punishable even if the individual did not personally forge the documents. The court emphasized that liability extends to those who use or present the forged documents with fraudulent intent, irrespective of their involvement in the actual forgery. This decision underscores the broader scope of accountability in cases involving forged documents, reinforcing that both the forger and the user can be held criminally liable.