Handwriting Forensics

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Description
The first edition of the book handwriting forensics was published in 2012. The entire edition was sold out in about a year's time and I am thankful to the readers for giving the book such a tremendous response and inter alia compelled me to work towards the second edition of the book. The book has been thoroughly revised. The corrections, modifications, additions etc., which have been suggested by the serious readers from all over the country, have been incorporated. In light of the developments in the field, four new chapters have been added to the new edition:
1. Handwriting Forensics Tools
2. Handwriting Forensics Photography-Imaging
3. Evaluation of Handwriting on Photocopies
4. Computer Printer Identification
Recent case-law on handwriting forensics, as enunciated by the Supreme Court, has also been incorporated. I have made a sincere endeavor to provide a comprehensive guide on handwriting forensics to all concerned. The new additions to the new edition will,hopefully, go a long way towards achieving this goal. The added information should prove useful to all, especially professionals who are not handwriting experts but have to deal with the subject on a regular basis, namely lawyers, judges, police officers and public. Despite the fact that every effort has been made to make the book error-free and complete in every respect, some errors might have crept in and are regretted and suggestions and observations for improvement are always welcome. I hope this book proves to be a unique and an indispensable asset to all professionals who are concerned with Handwriting Forensics.
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Contents
1.     Handwriting Forensics
2.     Development of Handwriting
3.     Handwriting Characteristics
4.     Handwriting Identification Principles
5.     Handling Documents
6.     Disputed Documents
7.     Standards
8.     Handwriting Forensics Problems
9.     Handwriting Forensics TOOLS
10.   Preliminary Examination of Documents
11.   Document Photography/ Digital Imaging
12.   Computer In Handwriting Forensics
13.   Evaluation Process
14.  Genuine Signature
15.  Forged Signatures
16.  Disguise
17.  Anonymous and Pseudonymous Documents
18.  Photocopies and Handwriting Forensics
19.  Computers Printers
20.  Handwriting Forensics Reports
21.  Handwriting Forensics In Courts
22.  Cross-Examination
23.  Relevant Law
24.  Case Law
25.  Documenpaedia
Glossary
Subject Index
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Author Details
Dr. B.R. Sharma has his basic education in chemistry. He worked for M.Sc. (Hons.) and Ph. D. in Delhi University Laboratories alter obtaining his B.Sc. (Hons.) degree from Punjab University. Dr. Sharma, just before completion of his Ph.D. degree, was selected as Director, C.I.D. Scientific Laboratory, Punjab at the age of 26. Dr. Sharma has been heading, since then, various Forensic Science Institutions, (State ES.L. in Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Union Territories; CFSL, (GOL, MHA), Chandigarh, etc.). He retired in September 1993. Dr. Sharma has his rigorous training in documents in Scotland and has been a teacher in Forensic Science for about three decades. His appointments include Honorary Visiting Professor to Punjab University, Guest faculty member to Punjabi University, Patiala , Dr. H.S. Gaur University, Sagar, National Institute of Criminology and Forensic Science, Central Detective Training School and numerous zonal/Regional Staff Training Colleges of various Banks (SBI, PNB, Canara Bank, SBOP, P&S Bank, Former NBI, etc.). Dr. Sharma has done extensive research work. His researches in the identification of initials, digital writings, rubrics and symbols through Natural Variants remains unique piece of research in documents examination. He has guided doctoral thesis research. He has authored in about 100 papers /articles both in Indian and foreign journals. His other works are: Firearms in Criminal Investigation and Trials, Bank Frauds-Prevention and Detection, Footprints Tracks and Trails, Scientific Criminal Investigation, Genie against Crime, etc.
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