The Quest for Justice: Unmasking the “Civil Nature” Trap in Ancestral Inheritance Forgery

The sanctity of inheritance laws is designed to protect the vulnerable, ensuring that the legacy of one generation passes justly to the next. However, in the corridors of Tehsil Lalganj and the jurisdictions of the Drummond Ganj police, a different story is unfolding—one of alleged administrative collusion, criminal breach of trust, and the systemic exclusion of a rightful heir.

The case of Sadhana Tiwari (Grievance No: GOVUP/E/2025/0029301) is not merely a “property dispute.” It is a glaring example of how the machinery of the state can be weaponized or paralyzed through corruption, leaving a Class-1 heir dispossessed and silenced by the very officials sworn to uphold the law.

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The Legal Foundation: The Rights of a Predeceased Son’s Daughter

To understand the gravity of the corruption alleged in this case, one must first look at the legal framework of the Hindu Succession Act. The facts are undisputed:

1. Siya Kant Mishra (Father of the appellant) passed away on October 12, 2001.
2. Shambhu Sharan Mishra (Grandfather of the appellant) passed away later, in 2005.

Under the law, because Siya Kant Mishra predeceased his father, his legal share in the ancestral property did not vanish. It devolved directly upon his daughter, Sadhana Tiwari. As the daughter of a predeceased son, she is recognized as a Class-1 Heir.

The law dictates that upon the grandfather’s death, the inheritance process should have automatically included the appellant. Instead, the revenue records at Tehsil Lalganj were reportedly manipulated to exclude her name entirely—a move the appellant claims was facilitated by “illegal gratification” and “good faith” relationships between the offenders and revenue staff.

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The Anatomy of Corruption: Exploiting Vulnerability

At the heart of this grievance is a chilling reality: The appellant was only 10 years old when her grandfather passed away. This 10-year-old child was a minor, incapable of defending her legal interests or monitoring the Virasat (inheritance) proceedings at the Tehsil.

The offenders allegedly recognized this vulnerability. By colluding with the Department of Revenue, they bypassed the mandatory verification of all legal heirs. This is not a clerical error; it is a Criminal Breach of Trust. When public servants and relatives conspire to erase a minor’s existence from land records to usurp property, they transition from a civil disagreement into the realm of organized white-collar crime.

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The “Civil Nature” Excuse: A Shield for Criminality?

The most frustrating hurdle for the appellant has been the response from the Drummond Ganj police. In numerous reports, the police have dismissed the matter as being of a “civil nature,” advising the appellant to seek redress in civil court rather than registering a First Information Report (FIR).

This raises a critical question: When does a property matter become criminal?

Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)—formerly the IPC—acts of forgery, cheating, and criminal breach of trust are distinct criminal offenses.

• Forgery: If records were falsified to show a different family tree.
• Cheating: If the revenue department was intentionally misled to gain a financial advantage.
• Criminal Breach of Trust: If the ancestral property, held in trust for all heirs, was dishonestly misappropriated.

By labeling this as “civil,” the police are effectively acting as counselors for the accused rather than investigators for the victim. As noted in the grievance, a Station House Officer (SHO) is not a jurist. Their duty is to investigate whether a cognizable offense has occurred, not to provide legal loopholes for offenders to escape the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).

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The Failure of Administrative Accountability

The grievance highlights a recurring pattern in the Uttar Pradesh administration: the “ping-pong” of responsibility. Despite attaching death certificates, family registers, and revenue records that clearly show the exclusion of the rightful heir, the file continues to be forwarded without decisive action.

Forwarding a grievance to the Joint Secretary at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat is a step toward visibility, but it is not a substitute for an inquiry. The appellant’s demand is simple and legally sound:

• How was the inheritance process completed without the Class-1 heir?
• What due process did the offenders follow to claim the share of the predeceased son?
• Why is there no FIR despite evidence of conspiracy and usurpation?

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A Call for Justice and Institutional Reform

This case is a litmus test for the “zero tolerance” policy against corruption often touted by the state government. If a Class-1 heir can be robbed of her birthright while she is a child, and then denied even an investigation as an adult, the system has failed.

The Way Forward:

1. Immediate Inquiry: An independent investigation into the conduct of the Tehsil Lalganj staff involved in the inheritance filing in 2005.
2. Registration of FIR: The Drummond Ganj police must register an FIR under relevant sections of the BNS for cheating and forgery.
3. Restoration of Records: The Department of Revenue must rectify the land records to reflect the legal share of Sadhana Tiwari.

Justice delayed is justice denied, but justice redirected into a “civil nature” black hole is justice destroyed. The authorities must realize that the appellant is not asking for a favor; she is demanding the return of what the law already says is hers.

To ensure your grievance is effectively followed up, I have compiled the official contact details for the key authorities mentioned in your complaint.

These authorities are responsible for the Tehsil Lalganj (Revenue), the Drummond Ganj Police (Law & Order), and the Chief Minister’s Secretariat (Monitoring).

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1. Primary Oversight (Lucknow Secretariat)

This is the office where your grievance (GOVUP/E/2025/0029301) is currently assigned.

Designation	Name	Contact Number	Email Address
Joint Secretary (CM Office)	Shri Arvind Mohan	0522-2226350	arvind.12574@gov.in
UP CM Helpline	CM Helpline Cell	1076	cmup@nic.in
Jansunwai Portal	Samadhan Support	—	jansunwai-up@gov.in

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2. District Administration (Mirzapur)

Since Drummond Ganj and Tehsil Lalganj fall under Mirzapur district, these are the officers who can order an inquiry into “illegal gratification” and “criminal breach of trust.

Authority	Name/Designation	Mobile (CUG)	Email Address
District Magistrate (DM)	Shri Pawan Kumar Gangwar	9454417567	dmmir@nic.in
Superintendent of Police (SP)	Shri Somen Barma	9454400299	spmzr-up@nic.in
ADM (Land & Revenue)	Shri Devendra Pratap Singh	9454416808	adm.lr.mi-up@gov.in
CO Lalganj (Police)	Shri Amar Bahadur	9454401592	co-lalganj.mi@up.gov.in

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3. Important Web Links & Portal IDs

Use these links to check status or file a “Reminder” if the police continue to report the matter as “civil.

• UP Jansunwai (Samadhan) Portal: jansunwai.up.nic.in
• UP Bhulekh (Check Land Records): upbhulekh.gov.in
• UP Police Grievance Redressal: uppolice.gov.in

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Recommended Next Steps

Since the police have repeatedly labeled this as a civil matter, your next move should be a formal email to the District Magistrate (DM) Mirzapur and Joint Secretary Arvind Mohan with the following subject:

Subject: OBJECTION – Grievance GOVUP/E/2025/0029301 – Demand for Criminal Investigation into Revenue Forgery and Breach of Trust (Not a Civil Dispute)

In this email, clearly state:

1. Minor Status: You were a minor (10 years old) when the fraud occurred, making this a “vulnerable person” case.
2. BNS/BNSS Sections: Explicitly mention that the exclusion of a Class-1 heir is Cheating (Section 318 BNS) and Forgery of Records (Section 336 BNS), which are criminal, not civil.
3. Revenue Collusion: Demand an inquiry into the specific Lekhpal/Staff at Tehsil Lalganj who processed the Virasat (inheritance) in 2005.

Would you like me to draft this formal follow-up email for you?