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Examination of sequence of strokes by optical method

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Author Details : Reeta R. Gupta*, Nassruddin

Volume : 7, Issue : 4, Year : 2022

Article Page : 122-133

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijfmts.2022.030

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Abstract

The sequence in which the writing strokes have been executed on a paper is known as sequence of strokes. Examining the sequence of strokes can help in determining the relative age of ink which is required in various cases related to document examination including examination of wills, cheques, statements, receipts, agreements etc. The current study is focused on examining the sequence of strokes executed with a ball point pen. Video Spectral Comparator 8000 (VSC8000) has been used for the current examination. The test samples and the actual questioned documents were examined under VSC8000. It was observed that depending on the pressure through which the strokes have been executed, identification of sequence of two or more intersecting writing strokes was possible.

Keywords: Sequence of strokes, Age of ink, Ink analysis, Document examination

How to cite : Gupta R R, Nassruddin, Examination of sequence of strokes by optical method. IP Int J Forensic Med Toxicol Sci 2022;7(4):122-133

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