A landmark treatise in forensic document examination, Questioned Documents by Albert S. Osborn remains one of the most authoritative references in the field. The book systematically explains the principles, procedures, and evidentiary value of document analysis, covering handwriting, signatures, typewriting, alterations, erasures, and counterfeiting. With its analytical approach and rich case examples, the work serves as a cornerstone for understanding the scientific and legal dimensions of questioned document investigation, especially relevant to forensic and legal professionals in India dealing with document-related disputes and criminal cases.
Key Features:
- Explains techniques for identifying forgery, tracing authorship, and detecting document tampering through scientific comparison.
- Includes practical illustrations, photographs, and courtroom examples demonstrating the application of methods in real cases.
- Discusses the admissibility of expert evidence and the evolving role of forensic science in judicial proceedings.
- Provides a systematic foundation for both theoretical understanding and hands-on forensic practice.
- A timeless resource used globally in police investigations, forensic laboratories, and law schools.
This book is ideal for forensic document examiners, handwriting experts, advocates, judges, police officers, forensic science students, and anyone involved in document verification or evidence evaluation in legal proceedings.