Falsification of document in consumer forum
BRIGADIER RM SHARMA
(Querist) 12 September 2014
This query is : Resolved
Dear Experts,
Had filed a complaint in Distt. Consumer Forum against delay of 38 days in delivery of registered baggage. Now the airline, in its written reply, has attached a copy of Baggage Irregularity Report (BIR) purporting to have an endorsement "CASE CLOSED. PAX RECVD BAG AT DEL/AP" signed by me. I have neither made this endorsement nor signed it. Should I raise this point in next date fixed for complainant's evidence or should I take some other legal action before the next date?
Thanks & regards
ajay sethi
(Expert) 12 September 2014
you have to file your rejoinder on next date . you have to deny that any payment was received by you or that you have signed BIR .
you have to specifically state that your signature has been forged .
Rajendra K Goyal
(Expert) 12 September 2014
Oppose the plea of the airline. File rejoinder.
Kumar Doab
(Expert) 12 September 2014
Agreed with Mr.Sethi.
BRIGADIER RM SHARMA
(Querist) 13 September 2014
Isn't it surprising that a big airline should resort to such falsification of documents being submitted in a judicial proceeding because Consumer Forum is deemed to be civil court for the purpose Cr. PC? Doesn't it amount to perjury? Isn't it a criminal offence under IPC for which separate proceedings can be launched?
Advocate. Arunagiri
(Expert) 13 September 2014
If they file a false document, it amounts to perjury.
You may read 340 cr.p.c. and 193 ipc.
