I was in a hurry to get my passport, and needed my birth certificate (I didn't have one). So I asked an agent to make one for me, and he said that he would get it made and did it in 14 days (he said that he would update in all the proper places and everything, i.e. make it legit). Although there was difference in birthplace, but he assured me that it's nothing (the place is some 30 km from my actual place). But now, I come to know that my certificate is fake, and I have a pending case against me in a court. I am currently living in USA, and am not sure what should I do now.
Asked 9 years ago in Criminal Law
Religion: Hindu
Yes, it's related to birth certificate, and filed by passport office. I have been charged under 197, 198, 420, 468, 471, 120B IPC acts.
So I assume I have to leave my job and go back to India to fight this? How long such cases generally take ? Can I postpone this for few months ?
And does it help that I have a recording with my agent agreeing to the fact that he did the fraud and we had no clue whatsoever.
Asked 9 years ago
So, judging by all the answers, it seems that there is no way to be fully acquit of it. So, does this mean that I would have to make up my mind for some prison time or what ? Or, is there some way to squash it ? I know that if I am found guilty, this would destroy my career. Please suggest what should I do?
Asked 9 years ago