Apni Law Staff asked 2 years ago
My business partner and I had a disagreement, leading to the closure of our private limited company. He took control of the company’s chequebook and, without my knowledge, forged my signature on two cheques, withdrawing a large sum of money. These cheques bounced, and he filed a case against me, claiming the cheques were for a settlement agreement after he resigned. Despite the court ordering a signature verification from a government forensic lab, which proved the signatures were forged, he’s now seeking a second opinion from his own handwriting expert. Our company has suffered losses, with all the cash withdrawn through those forged cheques. What are my legal options, and is an opinion from a private handwriting expert likely to be considered by the court?
Best Answer
Apni Law Staff answered 2 years ago
You can file a criminal complaint against your former partner for forgery and cheating under the Indian Penal Code. A private handwriting expert’s opinion may be considered by the court, but it is unlikely to overturn the government forensic lab’s verification unless it presents strong, credible evidence contradicting the initial findings.
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