#forgery investigation

The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that a Magistrate need not conduct a detailed inquiry under Section 156(3) CrPC; mere prima facie evidence of forgery in loan documents and affidavits is sufficient to direct police investigation. This reinforces judicial discretion at the pre-cognizance stage, ensuring swifter access to justice for complainants.

The Supreme Court ruled that criminal proceedings under Section 482 CrPC cannot be quashed while forensic examination of signatures remains pending, reinforcing that premature termination undermines evidentiary fairness. This precedent mandates completion of forensic analysis before entertaining quashing petitions in forgery and fraud cases.

Kerala High Court directs expert verification of signatures before proceeding with forgery case under IPC, emphasizing due process in financial fraud investigations.