#signature forgery

Madras High Court affirmed specific performance of a 1998 sale deed, rejecting the appellant's forgery allegation and claim that the price was unconscionable. The ruling confirms that a valid deed cannot be set aside on the ground of alleged unfair price, securing the buyer's right to enforce transfer. This impacts parties seeking specific performance in property disputes.

Delhi High Court rules that when a cheque is dishonoured for insufficient funds, the accused cannot later raise signature mismatch as a defense-especially after a four-year delay in cross-examination. The court held that oral requests under Cr.P.C. are insufficient to mandate forensic evidence, reinforcing that Section 138 NI Act proceedings prioritize substantive compliance over procedural delays.

The Andhra Pradesh High Court ruled that expert comparison of signatures under Section 73 of the Indian Evidence Act mandates a specific plea of forgery in pleadings and cannot be permitted at final arguments, especially if the defendant has partially settled the claim. The court emphasized that delayed applications without bona fides undermine judicial efficiency and fairness in civil disputes.