High Court of Karnataka Allows Accused's Petition for Forensic Examination of Cheque in Dishonour Case — Admission of Signature Does Not Bar Expert Opinion on Handwriting and Ink Age. The court held that under Sections 45 and 73 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, an accused who admits his signature on a cheque is still entitled to seek forensic examination of the handwriting and age of ink to defend against allegations of cheque dishonour.
5 Apr 2014The petitioner, N. Muniswamy Reddy, is the accused in CC.No.73/2009 pending before the JMFC, Srinivaspura, arising out of a complaint under Section 13...
