Handwriting & Signature Examination
Scientific comparison of disputed signatures and handwriting with admitted specimens, to determine whether they are by the same writer.
Forensic Document Examiner · Tis Hazari Courts
Handwriting, Signature & Fingerprint Expert in Delhi
Questioned documents, examined with scientific precision. Independent expert opinion on disputed signatures, handwriting and finger impressions — in more than 2,500 matters over 36 years.
36+
Years in practice
2,500+
Matters examined
Pan-India
Court testimony
36+
Years in practice
About the expert
An independent opinion, since 1990
Deepak Jain is a handwriting, signature and fingerprint expert — a forensic examiner of questioned documents — in practice at Tis Hazari Courts, Delhi, since 1990. He examines disputed signatures, handwriting and finger impressions, and detects forgery, additions, alterations, erasures, substitutions and indentations — in matters before Hon’ble Courts and for private clients.
- Opinions rendered in more than 2,500 matters, involving thousands of disputed documents.
- Consulted by Hon’ble Courts, nationalised and foreign banks, government undertakings and private parties.
- Expert evidence given before courts, tribunals and departmental enquiries throughout India.
- A particular distinction in establishing the period of circulation of revenue stamps.
“Strategy without tactics is the slowest route to victory. Tactics without strategy is the noise before defeat.”
Areas of expertise
Handwriting & Fingerprint Examination
Forensic examination of questioned documents and finger impressions — from the first consultation to the witness box.
Forgery & Alteration Detection
Detection of forged and traced signatures, additions, alterations, erasures, substitutions, overwriting and indentations.
Fingerprint Examination
Comparison of disputed thumb and finger impressions on deeds, receipts and affidavits with specimen impressions.
Chance Prints & Crime-Scene Work
Development, photography and lifting of latent finger impressions from crime scenes and articles.
Ink, Paper & Pen Examination
Differentiation of inks and writing instruments, to show whether entries were made with the same pen — or added later.
Dating of Revenue Stamps
Establishing the probable period of circulation of a revenue stamp — a test of the date a receipt or agreement bears.
Typewriting Identification
Identification of the machine on which a typewritten document was produced, from its individual defects.
Fingerprints for Visa & Immigration
Recording and attestation of specimen fingerprints on cards for visa, immigration and employment requirements.
Expert Consultancy & Court Evidence
Evidence before courts, tribunals and departmental enquiries, and technical support for counsel before and during trial.
In service of justice
Expert evidence for the Court
An expert’s duty is to the Court — to place the scientific facts of a document before it, clearly and impartially.
Justice
Impartial, scientific opinion — the evidence decides, never the party who seeks it.
Andha Kanoon
The law is blind to status. Every document is examined on its merits alone.
Supreme Court
Opinions prepared in keeping with the principles laid down by the Supreme Court on expert evidence.
Advocates
Technical support for counsel — from the brief to the cross-examination of the opposing expert.
The Bench
Findings demonstrated with photographs, so that the Court may see the evidence for itself.
How it works
From disputed document to expert opinion
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Consultation
Discuss the matter and the questioned document — at the chamber in Tis Hazari Courts, or by telephone, email or WhatsApp.
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Specimens
We advise which admitted and specimen writings are required, and how they should be obtained.
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Examination
Scientific examination under magnification, ultraviolet and infrared radiation, with a photographic record.
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Opinion & testimony
A reasoned, illustrated opinion — and deposition before the Court when summoned.
Client guides
Before you begin
Practical guidance on the examination process, the documents and specimens required, and how expert evidence is received by the courts.
Why counsel and clients rely on us
An opinion the Court can rely on
Just experience him once… and you have the reassuring feeling of being at the right place.
Admissible opinion
Reasoned opinions that may be filed in civil, criminal and revenue proceedings, and on which an F.I.R. may be lodged.
Scientific method
Examination under magnification and ultraviolet and infrared radiation, with photographic documentation of every finding.
Impartial and independent
The opinion follows the evidence — never the interest of the party who seeks it.
Strict confidentiality
Your identity, your documents and the findings are held in complete confidence.
Any language or script
Disputed handwriting and signatures examined in any language.
Defined time frame
A completion date is agreed at the outset — and honoured.
Profile
Qualifications & experience
Deepak Jain holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Kurukshetra University (1987) and a certificate in forensic science from the University of Delhi (1988). His training covered every branch of questioned document examination:
- identification of handwriting and signatures, and detection of forgery;
- comparison of finger impressions;
- examination of typewriting and rubber-stamp impressions;
- detection of erasures, additions and alterations, and decipherment of obliterated writing;
- forensic photography of documents.
Since commencing practice in 1990, he has rendered opinions in more than 2,500 matters involving thousands of disputed documents. He has appeared in numerous departmental enquiries conducted by banks and government undertakings, and has deposed as an expert witness before courts throughout India. His opinions have been accepted by courts as reliable and trustworthy.
His opinion may be filed before Hon’ble Courts in civil, criminal and revenue matters, and an F.I.R. may be lodged on its basis. He is committed to impartial, honest and prompt service, to assist the Hon’ble Courts and other agencies in the timely administration of justice — and to the strict confidentiality of every client.