Section 477 of IPC : Section 477: Fraudulent cancellation, destruction, etc., of will, authority to adopt, or valuable security

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi, a distant relative of Mr. Sharma, discovers that Mr. Sharma has left a will bequeathing his entire property to his daughter, Priya. Ravi, who stands to gain nothing from the will, decides to destroy it in the hope that Mr. Sharma's property will be distributed according to the default rules of inheritance, which might benefit him. Ravi sneaks into Mr. Sharma's house and burns the will. Under Section 477 of the Indian Penal Code, Ravi can be charged with fraudulently destroying a will, and if found guilty, he could face imprisonment for life or a term extending up to seven years, along with a fine.

Example 2:

Meena, who is childless, has legally adopted a son, and the adoption papers are kept in her house. Her estranged brother, Raj, who is against the adoption, breaks into her house and attempts to tear up the adoption papers to invalidate the adoption. Although he is caught before h...

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