Multiple choice

‘P’ is found in possession of a document purporting to be a will of ‘Q’ in favour of ‘P’, bearing forged signatures of ‘Q’, intending that the will shall be fraudulently used as genuine after the death of ‘Q’. ‘P’ has committed

  1. no offence as it is mere preparatory to lay a claim

  2. no offence till the will is used

  3. has committed an offence as mere possession of such document in such circumstances is penal

  4. None of these
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C Correct answer
Explanation

'P' possesses a forged will with fraudulent intent. Under Section 477A IPC (or relevant forgery provisions), mere possession of a forged document with intent to use it fraudulently is an offence even before actual use. The intent to defraud Q's estate combined with possession of the forged document itself constitutes the offence.

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