Ganguly's Law Relating to Cheating and Forgery Along with Cyber Fraud provides a focused and updated exposition of offences relating to cheating, forgery, and cyber fraud under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. This third edition reflects the shift from the erstwhile IPC framework to the newly enacted criminal law regime effective from 1 July 2024. The work integrates traditional offences involving deception and fraudulent documentation with contemporary digital and cyber-enabled frauds, offering a cohesive understanding of both physical and virtual modes of criminal misconduct.
Key Features
- Comprehensive treatment of statutory provisions under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 concerning cheating and forgery
- Detailed discussion on ingredients of offences, mens rea, and evidentiary requirements
- Analytical coverage of cyber fraud, digital deception, and electronic forgery
- Interpretation of provisions in light of enforcement notification (S.O. 850(E), dated 23-2-2024)
- Structured analysis suitable for court practice and criminal litigation
- Updated content aligned with the new criminal law framework effective 1-7-2024
This book is particularly useful for criminal law practitioners, public prosecutors, judicial officers, law students, police officials, and investigators handling economic offences and cybercrime cases. It serves as a reliable doctrinal and practical reference for understanding the evolving landscape of fraud-related offences under India's new criminal code, especially where traditional forgery intersects with technology-driven crime.