Dishonour of Cheque -- Dispute Over Signature on Cheque -- Signature on cheque disputed by accused throughout trial requires opinion of handwriting expert before it can be decided
Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, S.138, Evidence Act, 1872, S.45 -- Dishonour of Cheque -- Dispute Over Signature on Cheque -- Where the accused disputes his signature on the cheque and maintains this defence throughout the trial, the question whether the signature is genuine cannot be decided without the opinion of a handwriting expert. The cheque is required to be sent for scientific examination to determine the authenticity of the signature.
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