Section 47 of IEA : Section 47: Opinion as to handwriting, when relevant.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: A dispute arises over the authenticity of a will purportedly signed by Mr. Sharma, a wealthy businessman from Mumbai.

Application: The court needs to determine whether the signature on the will is indeed Mr. Sharma's. Mr. Verma, Mr. Sharma's long-time personal assistant, has seen Mr. Sharma sign numerous documents over the years. Additionally, Mr. Gupta, Mr. Sharma's business partner, has regularly received signed documents from Mr. Sharma in the course of their business dealings. Both Mr. Verma and Mr. Gupta can provide their opinions on whether the signature on the will matches Mr. Sharma's handwriting. Their opinions are relevant under Section 47 of The Indian Evidence Act 1872.

Example 2:

Scenario: A company in Delhi receives a letter demanding payment, allegedly sig...

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