Fake and Fabricated Documents

Fake and Fabricated Documents delves into the legal principles, statutory provisions, and judicial trends governing false documents, forgery, falsification of accounts, and allied criminal offences. The book offers a structured exposition of how documents are manipulated, the elements of offences under Indian law, and how courts assess authenticity, evidentiary value, and mens rea in document fraud cases. It brings together statutory text, case law, and practical insights to help readers navigate investigations, prosecutions, and defense strategies in document-based offences.

Key Features:

• Detailed treatment of forgery, counterfeit documents, fabrication, tampering, and falsification of accounts.
• Analysis of statutory provisions under the Indian Penal Code, evidence laws, and related fiscal statutes.
• Judgments interpreting document offences, including authenticity tests and burden of proof.
• Practical guidance on investigative techniques, judicial scrutiny, cross-examination of document evidence.
• Comparative discussions on degrees of offence, aggravating circumstances, and procedural safeguards.

This work is indispensable for criminal litigators, forensic experts, judicial officers, police investigators, chartered accountants handling fraud cases, and law students seeking a solid reference on the law of fake and fabricated documents.