A resident of Ludhiana, seeking to avoid arrest in an existing case, has found himself embroiled in a fresh legal predicament after allegedly submitting forged documents before a court in Mohali. The attempt to secure anticipatory bail using fabricated evidence has backfired, leading to the registration of a new criminal case against him.
From Bail Plea to Fresh FIR
The sequence of events began with an FIR registered on November 12, 2025 at Phase-1 police station against the accused, identified as Ghanshyam Jaiswal. The initial case was filed under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Excise Act. To preempt arrest, Jaiswal moved an application for anticipatory bail before the court, disclaiming any involvement in the alleged offence.
In his defence, Jaiswal claimed he had rented out his vehicle to a man named Vikas Kumar and was therefore not connected to the incident. To substantiate this claim, he presented before the court a vehicle rental agreement purportedly dated September 10, 2025.
Court-Ordered Verification Exposes Forgery
Acting with due diligence, the additional district and sessions judge in Mohali directed the investigating officer to verify the authenticity of the submitted rental agreement. This verification process led to the unravelling of Jaiswal's claims.
During the inquiry, Ludhiana-based notary public advocate Rajinder Singh was contacted. He provided a crucial statement, confirming that the agreement in question was neither notarised by him nor did it bear his genuine signature. He further certified that no corresponding entry existed in his official notary register, conclusively proving the document was fabricated.
The investigation thus revealed that the agreement was forged and created with the intent to mislead the court and illegally obtain bail. Taking a serious view of this attempt to subvert the judicial process, the court issued directions for legal action against the accused.
Police Register New Case Under BNS
Following the explicit directions of the Mohali court, the Station House Officer (SHO) of Sohana police station initiated proceedings. A fresh First Information Report was registered against Ghanshyam Jaiswal under appropriate sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
Assistant Sub-Inspector Balbir Singh has been entrusted with the responsibility of conducting the further investigation into this new case. Police officials emphasized the gravity of the offence, stating that presenting forged or false documents in a court of law constitutes an attempt to obstruct the administration of justice. They affirmed that strict legal action will be taken against anyone found engaging in such deceptive practices.
This incident serves as a stark reminder of the severe consequences of attempting to defraud the judicial system. The case highlights the rigorous verification processes followed by courts and the legal repercussions of submitting fabricated evidence.
