In his will Mr Y wrote quot I intend my property to be equally divided between my three children A S...........

Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860 Offences relating to Forgery

In his will, Mr. Y wrote: "I intend my property to be equally divided between my three children A, S and H." A dishonestly scratched out the name of H, intending that it may be believed that the whole of the property was left to be divided between H and himself alone. A is guilty of

cheating

Forgery

Misappropriation

Theft

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Explanation:

Any person Who, without lawful authority, dishonestly or fraudulently, by cancellation or otherwise, alters a document or an electronic record in any material part thereof, after it has been made, executed Or affixed with electronic signature either by himself or by any, other person, whether such person be living or dead at the time of such alteration is liable under section 464 of the IPC for forgery.