State vs. Upkar Singh

In a case dating back to 2009, Upkar Singh faced charges under Sections 420, 468, 471, and 120-B of the Indian Penal Code, along with violations of the Passport Act. The case involved allegations of forging a passport and conspiring to send a minor, Mandeep Singh, abroad using fraudulent documents. The primary prosecution witness, Narender Kaur (Mandeep’s mother), did not support the charges in court and denied any involvement of Upkar Singh in the conspiracy.

Due to a lack of incriminating evidence and the failure of the prosecution to prove the conspiracy or forgery charges, the court acquitted Upkar Singh of all offenses. The judgment emphasized that when there is no prospect of conviction, continuing the trial would waste valuable court time.

This case highlights the importance of substantial evidence in criminal trials, especially in conspiracy and forgery cases.