DOCUMENT EXAMINATION: HANDWRITING & SIGNATURE ANALYSIS
AUTHOR – KEERTHANA PREETHI A, STUDENT AT THE TAMILNADU DR AMBEDKAR LAW UNIVERSITY, PERUNGUDI, CHENNAI
BEST CITATION – KEERTHANA PREETHI A, DOCUMENT EXAMINATION: HANDWRITING & SIGNATURE ANALYSIS, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 6 (9) OF 2026, PG. 560-569, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344.
ABSTRACT
Forensic science is considered to be a vital instrument for detection or investigation of crime and administration of Justice, providing crucial information about the evidence found at the crime scene, it is especially important that the training and education of forensic scientists provide solid scientific background and a broad base in criminalistics. One of primary part in criminalistics is Document examination that ensures to provide procedures regarding searching, collection and preservation of the evidence, to be submitted during trial. The Document Examination determines the validity and verifies the authenticity of the documents, that prevents forgery, imitation, alteration or fraud, etc. This article focuses on the handwriting and signature analysis that assists in uncovering the truth along with the evidence, wherein this examination enables the experts to identify authorship, detect alterations, whether they can be traced or not, and establishes the genuineness of the writings. By bridging law, science, and investigative reasoning, forensic document examination contributes significantly to the administration of justice. This article concludes that despite technological advancement and the rise of digital communication, handwriting and signature examination continue to hold immense evidentiary value. Further, this comprehensive approach ensures that document examiners may effectively assist with criminal investigations and give crucial evidence in judicial processes.
Keywords: Forensic Science, Document, Handwriting analysis, Signature analysis, Expert Opinion, etc.