Questioned documents arise in almost every branch of practice. These are the matters most frequently referred for examination.
Property and civil matters
- Wills and codicils — disputed signatures of testators and attesting witnesses
- Sale deeds, agreements to sell, gift deeds and powers of attorney
- Receipts, promissory notes and acknowledgements — including the dating of revenue stamps
- Land records, rent agreements and tenancy documents
Banking and commercial matters
- Cheques — including proceedings under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
- Account-opening forms, withdrawal slips, guarantees and loan documents
- Departmental enquiries conducted by banks
- Corporate agreements, resolutions and records
Criminal matters
- Forgery and cheating — disputed signatures and fabricated documents
- Anonymous and threatening letters
- Latent finger impressions from a scene of crime
Family matters
- Marriage-related documents, family settlements and partition documents
Education, examinations and medical records
- Answer scripts and examination records — substitution of handwriting
- Certificates and mark sheets
- Medical records — alterations and later additions
Lottery and prize claims
- Lottery tickets, claim forms and receipts
Who we assist
- Advocates and law firms
- Hon’ble Courts, tribunals and enquiry officers
- Nationalised and foreign banks
- Government departments and public-sector undertakings
- Companies and private individuals