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Relevancy of Forensic Science in Criminal Justice System in India.

Author(s) Neha Sawhney
Country India
Abstract Forensic Science is one of the essential components of the criminal justice system in India. It is used to examine and investigate the criminal offences such as a theft, abduction, rape, and homicide, as well as civil cases. In addition, forensic science evaluates if the marketing of food and beverages, the manufacture of medications, the use of pesticides, car emissions compliance, the cleanliness of drinking water, and the monitoring of worldwide secret projects violate laws or rules. The scope of Forensic science is very wide as it includes various branches like forensic anthropology, forensic psychology, forensic chemistry, forensic toxicology, forensic linguistic, computer forensic, forensic odontology, forensic pathology, forensic entomology, DNA Profiling and so on. In this paper author aims to analyse main areas of forensic science with special reference to DNA Profiling, Narco-Analysis, and Polygraph Test and their applicability in criminal justice system. Aim is also to analyse the what is the need behind application of forensic science in criminal investigation. Focus is to examine the legality and constitutionality of forensic technologies with special reference to Narco-Analysis, DNA Profiling and Polygraph Test with the help of referring to the provisions contained under The Constitution of India, Bharatiya Sakshiya Adhiniyam, 2023 and Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 and mentioning the landmark judgments of the Supreme Court and various High Courts.
Keywords Forensic science, Criminal justice system, criminal investigation, DNA Profiling, Narco-Analysis, Polygraph test.
Field Sociology > Administration / Law / Management
Published In Volume 6, Issue 6, November-December 2024
Published On 2024-12-05
Cite This Relevancy of Forensic Science in Criminal Justice System in India. - Neha Sawhney - IJFMR Volume 6, Issue 6, November-December 2024. DOI 10.36948/ijfmr.2024.v06i06.32422
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2024.v06i06.32422
Short DOI https://doi.org/g8t3j7

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