The Economic Times

Forged Will row: Buyer should not face criminal case for purchasing land on the basis of Will which police found to be forged; rules SC

The Supreme Court has shielded an innocent land buyer from criminal charges in a forged Will case. The buyer, unaware of the forgery, purchased 1.31 acres based on a fake Will. The court ruled that a bona fide purchaser, lacking knowledge of the fraud and not linked to the conspiracy, cannot be held criminally liable. Proceedings will continue against other accused.