The Jharkhand High Court granted anticipatory bail to an advocate accused of financial irregularities and forgery in a school management case, holding that the mere filing of a chargesheet alone cannot be a valid ground to deny pre-arrest bail.
The Supreme Court held that forgery and use of forged documents in judicial proceedings are serious offences but stressed proportional sentencing. The Bench reduced a five-year sentence after considering custody period, case delay, accused’s role and circumstances while maintaining the gravity of the offence.
Television actress Shweta Tiwari withdrew her petition to cancel a forgery case against her after the police filed an A-summary report, citing insufficient evidence. The case, filed by her ex-husband Abhinav Kohli in 2021, alleged forgery of his signature on a Non-Objection Certificate (NOC) in 2017 for their son’s UK visa. Tiwari argued the FIR was motivated by personal disputes and highlighted Kohli’s consent during a 2018 UK trip. The High Court accepted the closure report, and the case was dismissed.
The Kerala High Court ordered 28 lawyers to provide free legal services as a remedy for their contempt of court, after they apologized for shouting abusive slogans against a Chief Judicial Magistrate. The court found their apology insufficient and proposed this measure, which the lawyers accepted while ensuring their right to practice law.
The Delhi High Court dismissed forgery allegations brought by Anchor toothpaste against Colgate and its officials. Anchor accused Colgate of forging trademark registration documents, but the court found insufficient evidence to support the claim. The court nullified the complaint and summoning order, clearing Colgate of the allegations. The case underscores the need for concrete evidence in legal actions.
