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Anonymous
(Querist) 17 February 2011
This query is : Resolved
my question is:
(a) can signatures in a photostat be proved as forged by expert analysis
(b) even if the signature is proved to be false on a photostat document can the expert hold his ground if the original document containing forged signatures was not made available to him during his analysis.
(c) assuming i am facing a department enquiry in the above case in which i have submitted a photostat document in which i had forged signatures of somebody. what defence can be i produce to defend myself before the enquiry committee when confronted with the expert opinion
(d) what is the legal position in court for the above query
kindly help with advice am deeply troubled.regards
Ajay Bansal
(Expert) 19 February 2011
No punishment can be awarded to you in both departmental proceedings and court's proceedings as without actual document nothing can be proved on the basis of a photostat copy of same.
Advocate. Arunagiri
(Expert) 19 February 2011
You have to produce the original for proving the forgery.
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