forgery and cheating Criminal Case

KLB Law Firm represented client Sharath Babu in a criminal matter involving allegations of forgery and cheating, pursuing strategic defense across investigation and trial stages to challenge mens rea, document authenticity, and procedural compliance under the Code of Criminal Procedure and Indian Penal Code.

Overview & Challenges

The case centered on complex evidentiary issues around document genuineness, chain of custody, and expert opinion on handwriting/forensic indicators, necessitating rigorous cross-examination and technical rebuttals.

• To fight cheating accusations under the Indian Penal Code, it's important to show that there was no dishonest intent from the start. This means checking what happened first and then following the steps that were taken after that.
• Forensic scrutiny of disputed writings/signatures and metadata to contest forgery claims and preserve reasonable doubt.
• Addressing procedural safeguards in seizure, notice, and witness examination to exclude tainted evidence and impeach credibility.
• Managing parallel applications and listings through hybrid hearings and cause lists to secure timely reliefs during investigation/trial.
• Strategic use of precedents and interlocutory remedies to narrow charges and protect due process rights.