Filing of application u/s 340 crpc

Querist : Anonymous (Querist) 25 April 2023 This query is : Resolved
can an application u/s 340 r/w S. 195 Cr.P.C. be filed at the preliminary stage itself on the basis of "copy of forged documents" filed by defendant alongwith signed affidavit supporting the copy of forged document?

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T. Kalaiselvan, Advocate (Expert) 26 April 2023
No, unless and until the documents admitted as exhibits are proved to be forged or fraud played on court, no application for perjury may be entertained by court.