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Journal of Clinical Forensic Sciences 04(01):p 07-12, January - June 2026. | DOI: https://doi.org/10.21088/jcfs.3107.6874.4126.1
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Forensic Examination of Legitimacy of Signature
Anita Yadav, Sakshi Sunilrao Jagdhan, Anuwanshi Sharma, Isha Rajput, Tanushree Johar
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Journal of Clinical Forensic Sciences 04(01):p 07-12, January - June 2026. | DOI: https://doi.org/10.21088/jcfs.3107.6874.4126.1
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Sakshi Sunilrao Jagdhan, Anita Yadav, Anuwanshi Sharma et al. Forensic Examination of Legitimacy of Signature. Jr of Clinical Forensic Sci. 2026; (9): 07–12.Timeline
Received : December 20, 2025
Accepted : January 28, 2026
Published : June 30, 2026
Abstract
A signature is a handwritten representation of a person’s symbol, name, or even just a simple mark that they add to documents as evidence of their identity and intent. A signature writer is known as the writer or signer. The writing of a signature is important due to its use in authentication, validation and authorization of documents. A Signature is an important evidence for document examination. The signatures can be characteristics by using various classes and individual CharacteristicsClass characteristicsare common in writing and Individual characteristics are unique features of letters. Examination of control signature and fraud signature are compared based on characteristics. Signatures depend on general patterns andpersonal unique characteristics. Examiners focus on characteristics like initial and final Strokes, Slant, Alignment, Movement, Skill, Arc, Hook, Buckle, Loops, Spacing, and Staff to examine handwriting and signature.
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Sakshi Sunilrao Jagdhan, Anita Yadav, Anuwanshi Sharma et al. Forensic Examination of Legitimacy of Signature. Jr of Clinical Forensic Sci. 2026; (9): 07–12.
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| Received | Accepted | Published |
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| December 20, 2025 | January 28, 2026 | June 30, 2026 |
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21088/jcfs.3107.6874.4126.1
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| Received | December 20, 2025 |
| Accepted | January 28, 2026 |
| Published | June 30, 2026 |
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Attribution-Non-commercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0)
This license enables reusers to distribute, remix, adapt, and build upon the material in any medium or format for noncommercial purposes only, and only so long as attribution is given to the creator.
