The court acted as an expert by comparing the signatures itself without the devices which are available to a handwriting expert, besides the lack of knowledge of the subject, which the handwriting expert possesses, is going beyond the ordinary limits of the capacity of the court.
AIR 1960 And. Pd 359
The original document should not be sent outside court. It is desirable that the expert examine the document in the court and submit his report.
2005 (2) LJR – 475 (mad)