Can I have different signature in different bank?
In many cases the name and signature normally differ and is acceptable. Signature on identity-related documents like Adhar card, Pan card, Passport, etc need to be the same but you can have a different signature in the bank.
Are digital signatures legal in India?
Indian law has recognised electronic signatures, or e-signatures, under the Information Technology Act, 2000 (IT Act) for over 18 years. The IT Act treats electronic signatures recognized under it as equivalent to physical signatures, subject to a few exceptions.
Is scanned signature valid in India?
Under the Information Technology Act, 2000, Digital Signature Certificates (DSC) are legally valid as per the Indian Law. Licensed Certifying Authorities (CA’s) issue DSC’s under the Ministry of Information Technology which makes the use of DSC’s authentic and valid, just as any wet or physical signature.
Can one change his signature?
Yes, you can change signature. One is free to change his signature at anytime in any of his documents, but the competent authority should be intimated about signature change and the changed signature should be incorporated in the documents of identity to prevent signature mismatch.
Are PDF signatures legal in India?
Contrary to popular belief, e-signatures have been legally valid in India for over 18 years now: the Information Technology Act (IT Act), passed in 2000, granted e-signatures the same legal status as handwritten signatures.
Is it legal to sign two different styles of signatures in India?
There is no specific law in India barring two different styles of signatures by one individual. A person may sign in as many styles as he or she wants.
Is it legal to have two signatures on a document?
There is no law that prohibits having two signatures. It is perfectly legal to have more than one signatures. I have two signatures, one for banking purposes and other for non-legal purposes. Can one person have two different official signatures?
What are the advantages of having more than one signature?
More than one signature : If possible try to have more than one signature, one is for legal purpose and rest is for other purposes. Because if we use only one signature at everywhere, there will be more chances available to cheaters or fraudsters to get you signature easily.
Is it legal to forge a signature of a person?
Therefore, with the consent, signature can be affixed by the authorised persons. However, if your question purely attempts to the forging of hand written signature of a person, it is a crime. No statute provides for it.