Introduction Examination of stamp paper generally involves identifying the legitimacy and authenticity of the stamp and the document to which it is applied. Contracts, agreements, deeds, and affidavits are examples of these documents. Stamp paper examination is a critical process that protects the integrity of these papers and assures legal compliance. A ...
Introduction In the complex process of legal proceedings, signatures hold significance beyond mere marks on paper; they symbolize trust, authenticity, and legal commitment. Nevertheless, within disputes and investigations, the legitimacy of signatures often becomes a contentious matter. This is where forensic signature verification plays a pivotal role, exposing its authenticity ...
Introduction Forensic science deals with evidence that may lead to the identification of a suspect or solve the mystery of a criminal act. One of these is micro-trace evidence. Such evidence is significant due to the suspect’s lack of awareness, the ease with which it can be transferred from one ...
Introduction In the ever-evolving landscape of forensic investigations, technological advancements have brought about a paradigm shift in how evidence is collected, analyzed, and presented in legal proceedings. One such crucial innovation is the advent of digital signatures, a cryptographic technique that plays a pivotal role in ensuring the integrity and ...
SECTION 45: OPINIONS OF EXPERTS (IEA, 1872) {taken from IEA, 1872} When the Court has to form an opinion upon a point of foreign law, science, or art, or as to the identity of handwriting [or finger impressions], the opinions upon that point of persons specially skilled in such foreign ...
Introduction Forensic document analysis has been a cornerstone of criminal investigations and legal proceedings. Traditionally, forensic experts meticulously examined handwriting, signatures, and other textual evidence to establish authenticity or to detect forgery. The incorporation of artificial intelligence (AI) in the field of forensic science ushered in a new era of ...
INTRODUCTIONCheiloscopy is an investigative technique that makes use of lip impressions to identify individuals. Lip prints, like fingerprints, are distinctive to each person and can be used to identify them in forensic investigations. Lip prints are made of unique wrinkles, grooves, and lines on the lips, and these patterns are ...