#Section 45 Evidence Act

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has ruled that courts must direct disputed wills to the Central Forensic Science Laboratory in Hyderabad for handwriting analysis, rejecting referrals to private forensic labs. This establishes a binding standard for judicial fairness in testamentary disputes, ensuring uniformity, credibility, and procedural integrity in forensic authentication across civil litigation.

Kerala High Court holds that trial courts can summon civil court documents for forensic handwriting analysis even after investigation closes, reinforcing justice over procedural technicalities.