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The
use of transparent/flat covers big enough to contain the
disputed documents unfolded is recommended. |
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Ideal
and best storage conditions should be observed to maintain
the originality of the disputed documents. They should be
protected against excess or heat, dampness and light. Moisture,
excessive heat and light promote aging of the documents. |
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Proper
zerox copies should be made immediately to protect the evidence
against damage caused due to constant handling, stains and
dirt. |
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If
advised by the examiner, the evidence should be photographed
before parting with the originals and such sensitive evidence
as fingerprints, indented (impressed writings) must be properly
preserved photographically. |
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As
far as possible, the disputed documents should be handled
as little as possible. Constant handling makes a document
dirty, frayed, wrinkled and stained. Use of gloves is recommended
in handling sensitive documents. |
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| DON'TS
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Do
not use pins or staple on a document at critical locations. |
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Do
not make new folds, cuttings, punchings, erasures or perforations
in the disputed documents directly on the evidence, lest
the evidence is destroyed. |
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Do
not write or mark on the disputed document at critical locations.
Small legible identification marks should be made with pencil
in areas not suspected to be having the evidence. |
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If
any writing is to be made on the envelope containing the
document, it should be done before insertion so that the
evidence on original document is not affected through indentation. |
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Do not
use pencil, pen, pointers or any sharp object on the evidence. |
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Do not
cut or tear the documents. |
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Do not
carry the evidence loosely in the pocket. |
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Do not
rub fingers against the document lest the writing is smudged. |
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In
case the evidence is available on a torn or brittle paper,
immediate repair must be done, lest the document is further
damaged. In certain cases, lamination is advisable. |
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As
far as possible, the evidence should be handled the least.
It is better to keep it in a plastic transparent cover to
avoid damage to the evidence. |
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