HANDWRITING EXAMINATION IN FORENSIC SCIENCE

Abstract

Handwriting analysis is an important instrument in forensic science that is used to identify and authenticate documents, examine criminal cases, and determine the trustworthiness of written evidence. It is a key subfield of forensic science that plays a distinctive and long – lasting role in document investigation and authentication. For decades, handwriting analysis has been critical in resolving criminal cases and providing light on historical riddles. Although forensic analysis of digital data has gained popularity as technology has advanced, the examination of handwritten papers remains indispensable, providing its value in current forensic investigation. This review paper examines the ideas, methodologies, and applications of handwriting analysis in the field of forensic science in depth. It investigates the historical development of handwriting analysis. The scientific foundation of the discipline, handwriting comparison procedures, and the obstacles that modern forensic document inspection faces. This study also covers the legal elements of handwriting analysis, its limitations, and the future possibilities of this important forensic profession.