Section 306 i.p.c.

chiranjib mukherjee (Querist) 06 August 2023 This query is : Resolved
A lady committed suicide leaving suicide note in a piece of paper stating the name of the accused person. The hand writing of the suicide note was compared with the another hand writing in the exercise book of the lady and the hand writing expert opined that both the writing are same. On basis of the hand writing expert opinion will the accused be convicted? if it is no then please refer some judgement.

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This discussion examines whether a suicide note, whose handwriting is confirmed by an expert to match the deceased's, is sufficient evidence to convict an accused under Section 306 of the Indian Penal Code. While a handwriting expert's opinion can be a supporting piece of evidence, it is generally not considered conclusive on its own. The court will likely require additional corroborating evidence to establish the accused's guilt.

T. Kalaiselvan, Advocate (Expert) 06 August 2023
The opinion of a handwriting expert is not a material evidence to decide about the offence of the accused or it can render him guilty of the charges filed against him. It is just an opinion, it means it is probable and not confirmed. The other factors/evidences leading to the crime/offence would be the factors to be considered to covnvict the accused.

chiranjib mukherjee (Querist) 08 August 2023
kindly refer one Judgement

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