International Science Community Association Research Journal of Forensic Sciences 14 2 2026 07 29 Comparison of Charred Documents Analysis 39 42 EN Karthik G.I. Vaishnav 1 Department of Criminology & Forensic Science, Nehru Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, India K. Dinsha 2 Department of Forensic Science, M E S Kalladi College, Mannarkadu, Palakkad, Kerala, India R. Dhanya 3 Department of Criminology & Forensic Science, Nehru Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, India Kulkani Sudhanva G. 4 Department of Criminology & Forensic Science, Nehru Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, India S.S. Nidhin 5 Department of Criminology & Forensic Science, Nehru Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, India Bose Surajit 1 Department of Oral Maxillofacial Pathology Microbiology; Forensic Odontology, Kusum Devi Sunderlal Dugar Jain Dental College & Hospital, Ram Gopal Ghosh Road, Cossipore, Kolkata, West Bengal, India Shetty Rakshith 2 Department of Oral Maxillofacial Pathology Microbiology; Forensic Odontology, Kusum Devi Sunderlal Dugar Jain Dental College & Hospital, Ram Gopal Ghosh Road, Cossipore, Kolkata, West Bengal, India Bhattachrya Maumita 3 Department of Oral Maxillofacial Pathology Microbiology; Forensic Odontology, Kusum Devi Sunderlal Dugar Jain Dental College & Hospital, Ram Gopal Ghosh Road, Cossipore, Kolkata, West Bengal, India Sen Subhalakshmi 4 Department of Oral Maxillofacial Pathology Microbiology; Forensic Odontology, Kusum Devi Sunderlal Dugar Jain Dental College & Hospital, Ram Gopal Ghosh Road, Cossipore, Kolkata, West Bengal, India Chattopadhyay Jayanta 5 Department of Oral Maxillofacial Pathology Microbiology; Forensic Odontology, Kusum Devi Sunderlal Dugar Jain Dental College & Hospital, Ram Gopal Ghosh Road, Cossipore, Kolkata, West Bengal, India Ghosh Bitan 6 Department of Oral Maxillofacial Pathology Microbiology; Forensic Odontology, Kusum Devi Sunderlal Dugar Jain Dental College & Hospital, Ram Gopal Ghosh Road, Cossipore, Kolkata, West Bengal, India Rahangdale Labhini 1 Schiio of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Division of Forensic Science, DY Patil International University, Akurdi, Pune, Maharashtra-411044, India Dharmalingam Lokashree 2 Division of Forensic Science, Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu-641114, India Mishra Manish Kumar 1 Department of Forensic Science, JAIN (deemed-to-be-University), Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Y. Kavya 2 Department of Forensic Science, JAIN (deemed-to-be-University), Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Lavanya T. 1 Department of Forensic Science, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), Bengaluru, Karnataka, India M.K. Mishra 2 Department of Forensic Science, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), Bengaluru, Karnataka, India . Chandrashekhara 1 Regional Forensic Science Laboratory, Govt. of Karnataka, Mysore, Karnataka, India H.S. Chandrashekhar 2 Regional Forensic Science Laboratory, Govt. of Karnataka, Mysore, Karnataka, India Limbitot Mahantappa 3 Regional Forensic Science Laboratory, Govt. of Karnataka, Hubballi, Karnataka, India B.S. Subhash 4 Regional Forensic Science Laboratory, Govt. of Karnataka, Mysore, Karnataka, India Singh Shreya 1 School of Studies in Forensic Science, Samrat Vikramaditya University, Ujjain, MP, India Solanki Shalini 2 School of Studies in Forensic Science, Samrat Vikramaditya University, Ujjain, MP, India Ahirwar Ganpat 3 School of Studies in Forensic Science, Samrat Vikramaditya University, Ujjain, MP, India Patle Arunika 1 School of Studies in Forensic Science, Samrat Vikramaditya Vishwavidyalaya, Ujjain, India Ahirwar Ganpat 2 School of Studies in Forensic Science, Samrat Vikramaditya Vishwavidyalaya, Ujjain, India Verma Anjali 3 School of Studies in Forensic Science, Samrat Vikramaditya Vishwavidyalaya, Ujjain, India > Research Paper 2026 5 22 2026 07 29 The examination of fire-damaged documents is a significant aspect of forensic science, especially in cases where important records are intentionally destroyed. This study focuses on a comparative analysis of charred documents prepared from 20 different types of paper commonly used in daily, commercial, and official purposes. Each paper sample was exposed to controlled burning conditions to observe differences in their physical and structural responses to heat. The research evaluates variations in charring behavior, degree of damage, and the extent to which written or printed information can still be recovered after burning. Techniques such as careful visual inspection, use of angled lighting, and photographic enhancement were applied to assess the readability of the remaining content. Differences in paper composition, thickness, and surface treatment were found to play a major role in determining how well a document withstands heat and retains information. The study highlights that not all paper types respond similarly to fire, and some allow better recovery of information than others. These findings may assist forensic examiners in choosing suitable methods for handling and analyzing charred documents, thereby improving the chances of retrieving useful evidence in fire-related investigations. Copyright@ International Science Community Association