Supreme Court Clarifies S.420 IPC: Dishonest Inducement Essential for Cheating Offence

Bengaluru, January 22, 2024: In a significant judgment, the appellate court has set aside the charges of cheating and forgery under Section 420 and Sections 468 and 471 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) against Appellant No. 1 (wife) and Appellant No. 2 (father), citing a lack of evidence to substantiate the allegations made by Respondent No. 2. Case Background: The case revolves around the issuance of a minor child's…