STATE OF U.P. vs RANJIT SINGH

The Supreme Court held that the High Court erred in acquitting the respondent under Sections 466 and 468 IPC, as the prosecution established that the bail order was in the handwriting of the accused, which was used to secure bail for Khelawan. The Court clarified that the absence of the accused's signature does not negate the existence of a forged document, thus the ingredients of the offences were satisfied. The appeal by the State was allowed, overturning the High Court's decision and reinstating the conviction under the relevant sections of the IPC.