Forensic Science In The Dock: The Questions We Are Not Asking
4 years, 7 months ago

Forensic Science In The Dock: The Questions We Are Not Asking

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Dr. Salunkhe, the all-round expert from the popular series CID, was arguably one of the most iconic characters on Indian television. This scientific review has even led to the discrediting of certain forensic techniques like bitemark analysis, which has markedly changed the judicial scrutiny of such evidence in many jurisdictions. The importance of examining the scientific validity of forensic evidence is well illustrated by the shift in the US judicial discourse on bitemark comparison. Irrespective of the peculiarities of the Indian legal framework, this move towards greater use of bitemark comparison when overwhelming scientific proof doubts its validity, also signifies the inability of our legal system to prevent the use of unreliable forensic evidence. Suggested readings Project 39A resources on forensics Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals Inc, US Supreme Court Jessica Brand, Faulty Forensics: Explained Review of Bitemark Analysis, Texas Forensic Science Commission Devina Malaviya & Devina Sikdar are part of the Forensics team, led by Shreya Rastogi, at Project 39A, National Law University, Delhi.

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New criminal laws from July 1, Centre approves ₹2,254 crore to upgrade forensics
9 months, 1 week ago

New criminal laws from July 1, Centre approves ₹2,254 crore to upgrade forensics

The Hindu  

With the three new criminal laws set to come into effect from July 1, the Union Cabinet on June 19 approved the proposal of the Ministry of Home Affairs for the National Forensic Infrastructure Enhancement Scheme with a total financial outlay of ₹2,254.43 crore from 2024-25 to 2028-29. Union Home Minister Amit Shah, in a post on X, thanked the …

Sniffer Dogs:The Science, Investigations And Law Of Evidence
1 year, 2 months ago

Sniffer Dogs:The Science, Investigations And Law Of Evidence

Live Law  

Transitioning from being man's best friend, to a crucial ally in the pursuit of justice, in the intricate realm of criminal investigations, the loyal companion took on a new role-the sniffer dog. However, the Supreme Court has, in a cantena of cases, held that while the services of a sniffer dog may be taken for the purpose of investigation, its …

Fraud in forensics: India Today exposes crime in crime labs | Special Investigation
2 years, 1 month ago

Fraud in forensics: India Today exposes crime in crime labs | Special Investigation

India Today  

Some rogue scientists at some of the country’s top crime labs have been caught on India Today’s camera offering to manipulate forensic reports in exchange for bribes. Following a tip, India Today’s undercover reporters visited the Forensic Science Laboratory in Varanasi, headed by its deputy director Suresh Chandra. “We’ll start the process when the required fee is paid.” When the …

Forensic Evidence And Right To Privacy
2 years, 6 months ago

Forensic Evidence And Right To Privacy

Live Law  

The Indian Evidence Act, 1872 is one of the oldest legislations in our country. A three judge bench of the Hon'ble Supreme Court in Mukesh and Anr v. State observed that DNA technology as a part of Forensic Science and scientific discipline not only provides guidance to investigation but also supplies the Court accrued information about the tending features of …

Delhi: Forensic investigation made mandatory in criminal cases that attract 6 years imprisonment
2 years, 6 months ago

Delhi: Forensic investigation made mandatory in criminal cases that attract 6 years imprisonment

India Today  

The Delhi police has decided to make forensic investigation mandatory in all criminal cases where punishment is more than six years after directions from the Union Home Minister Amit Shah. - Apart from Delhi police's own mobile crime vans, a forensic mobile van shall be allocated to all districts to provide scientific and forensic assistance on the spot to IOs. …

K’taka police to get special investigators to collect forensic evidence
3 years, 8 months ago

K’taka police to get special investigators to collect forensic evidence

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru: In a first in the country, Karnataka Police is set to have its own unit of specialised investigators trained in forensic sciences to collect evidence from and protect any crime scene. He added that police officers who have been trained in evidence collection and securing crime scenes are often engaged in other duties such as maintaining law and order. …

Uttar Pradesh’s forensic science labs fail CAG’s litmus test
7 years, 8 months ago

Uttar Pradesh’s forensic science labs fail CAG’s litmus test

Hindustan Times  

At a time when the report of forensic science laboratory in Lucknow on the suspicious powder found inside the UP assembly is mired in controversy, the Comptroller and Auditor General has detected lapses in the functioning of UP’s forensic laboratories. The CAG report on the performance audit of modernisation and strengthening of the police force, tabled in the state legislative …

26/11 probe: poor crime scene management, say experts
15 years, 4 months ago

26/11 probe: poor crime scene management, say experts

The Hindu  

Poor evidence collection techniques are proving to be a drag on the Mumbai terror attack investigation, claim forensic experts. The experts said there was a need to ensure that officers from the forensic department quickly reach the crime spot for proper gathering and preservation of evidence. "Investigating officers must inform forensic scientists immediately about the crime so that they can …

Science of Forensics
23 years, 6 months ago

Science of Forensics

NPR  

Science of Forensics Guests: Michael Baden * Former New York City Medical Examiner * Co-Author : Dead Reckoning: The New Science of Catching Killers New York, New York Herbert MacDonell * Forensic Scientist * Director, Institute on the Physical Significance of Human Blood Stain Evidence Corning, New York Jessica Snyder Sachs * Author: Corpse: Nature, Forensics, and the Struggle to …

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