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 assembly, has found there is a shortage of modern equipment in forensic science laboratories in Lucknow, Agra, Varanasi and Ghaziabad. During physical verification of FSL at Agra, the CAG found that physics and toxicology sections were facing shortage of basic instruments like fuming hoods, hanging load system and electric furnace. The state government informed the CAG that new laboratories and more sections had been opened in various FSLs but in the absence of manpower and dependency on old technical staff pendency of samples has increased.

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E-forensics platform to connect 117 labs: MHA
3 months ago

E-forensics platform to connect 117 labs: MHA

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Keeping in view the special importance given to forensic evidence after implementation of revamped criminal laws --- Bhartiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita and Bhartiya Sakshya Sanhita, the Ministry of Home Affairs has developed and operationalised an e-Forensics IT platform, which is connected with 117 forensic science laboratories across the country, officials said on Monday. The officials said in order …

MHA launches e-Forensics platform connecting 117 laboratories across India
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3 months ago

MHA launches e-Forensics platform connecting 117 laboratories across India

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has developed and operationalised an e-Forensics IT platform connected with 117 forensic science laboratories, both central and state, officials said on Monday. Officials said that in order to further strengthen 'DNA Analysis and Cyber Forensic Capacities' in State Forensic Science Laboratories, "all projects, 30 in total, which were received from the state …

NFSU campus, CFSL to boost Odisha Police’s crime investigation capabilities
3 months, 1 week ago

NFSU campus, CFSL to boost Odisha Police’s crime investigation capabilities

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: Odisha Police’s capabilities in criminal investigation is set to take a huge leap with establishment of a campus of National Forensic Sciences University and a Central Central Forensic Science Laboratory. The advanced facility will boost the state’s forensic testing infrastructure and reduce dependence on other centres in the country. The laboratory is slated to start functioning from a building …

400 ‘handpicked’ SIs to become master trainers in forensic evidence collection
4 months, 2 weeks ago

400 ‘handpicked’ SIs to become master trainers in forensic evidence collection

Hindustan Times  

UP State Forensic Science Institute will ready 400 master trainers who will train other police personnel regarding the collection of forensic evidence from crime scenes. They’ll in turn train inspectors, sub-inspectors, head constables and constables-rank officials from across the state.” The official said major emphasis would be on forensic evidence collection under the provisions of the newly introduced Bharatiya Nagarik …

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

Increased Acquittals: High Court Sets 1-Year Outer Limit To Establish Fully Equipped Forensic Labs In Punjab, Haryana & Chandigarh
2 years, 6 months ago

Increased Acquittals: High Court Sets 1-Year Outer Limit To Establish Fully Equipped Forensic Labs In Punjab, Haryana & Chandigarh

Live Law  

The High Court has directed the governments of Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh UT to establish fully equipped Forensic Science Laboratories, keeping in mind the increase in crime rate and the need for forensic evidence in criminal trials.The bench comprising Justices Sureshwar Thakur and N.S. The High Court has directed the governments of Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh UT to establish fully …

Govt to Make Forensic Probe Compulsory for Certain Offences: Amit Shah
2 years, 6 months ago

Govt to Make Forensic Probe Compulsory for Certain Offences: Amit Shah

The Quint  

A total 1,132 students, including 91 from 21 different foreign countries, graduated from the university. Shah also launched a 'Made in India' forensic mobile laboratory and said such labs will be made available in every district. He also assured that the government would provide a forensic mobile investigation facility to each district of the country and create a legal structure …

Whether UP Govt Wants To Establish Forensic Lab At All Commissionary HQ In State For Speedy Criminal Probe?: Asks Allahabad HC
3 years, 5 months ago

Whether UP Govt Wants To Establish Forensic Lab At All Commissionary HQ In State For Speedy Criminal Probe?: Asks Allahabad HC

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court recently asked the Uttar Pradesh Government as to whether it wants to establish a forensic lab at all Commissionary headquarters in the State of Uttar Pradesh in order to facilitate fair, proper, and speedy investigation and fair and speedy trial.The Court has called for a reply from the UP Government in view of the fact that …

Forensic Teams' Visit To Crime Sites Attracting Over 6 Years Punishment To Be Made Mandatory: Amit Shah
3 years, 5 months ago

Forensic Teams' Visit To Crime Sites Attracting Over 6 Years Punishment To Be Made Mandatory: Amit Shah

News 18  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said the government aims to make it mandatory for forensic teams to visit the scene of crimes that attract imprisonment of more than six years. In all the districts, there should be smaller forensic science labouratories and at each DySP-level, there should be a mobile forensic van,” the minister said. He said the …

"Forensic Science Forms Integral Part Of Justice Delivery System": Orissa High Court Asks State To Deploy Adequate Manpower At SFSL
3 years, 7 months ago

"Forensic Science Forms Integral Part Of Justice Delivery System": Orissa High Court Asks State To Deploy Adequate Manpower At SFSL

Live Law  

Observing that forensic science is an integral part of the justice delivery system, the Orissa High Court has asked the State Government to take immediate steps for ensuring deployment of adequate manpower or technical personnel at the State Forensic Science Laboratory in order to shorten the time period for conducting tests at the Lab.Justice SK Panigrahi ordered thus:"This Court requests. …

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. …

Karnataka HC Takes Suo Moto Case On Vacancies & Poor Infrastructure In Forensic Science Laboratories
4 years, 1 month ago

Karnataka HC Takes Suo Moto Case On Vacancies & Poor Infrastructure In Forensic Science Laboratories

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday initiated suo-motu proceedings regarding lack of proper infrastructure and filling up vacancies at Forensic Science Laboratories, in the state. A division bench of Chief Justice Abhay Oka and Justice Sachin Shankar Magadum initiated the proceedings based on an order passed by a single judge bench, dated December 22, 2020 in which it had issued …

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

Live Law  

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 …

Upgrade Infrastructure In Government Medical Colleges To Deal With Forensic/Scientific Investigation Of Crimes, SC Tells Centre [Read Order]
5 years, 7 months ago

Upgrade Infrastructure In Government Medical Colleges To Deal With Forensic/Scientific Investigation Of Crimes, SC Tells Centre [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has suggested that the infrastructure already in existence in Government Medical Colleges across the country can be upgraded and utilized to deal with scientific and forensic aspects of investigation of crime. The bench comprising Justice Uday Umesh Lalit and Justice Vineet Saran made this observation in Dilawar vs. State of Haryana, while taking note of the report …

HC seeks forensic experts’ court visit details from Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh
8 years, 5 months ago

HC seeks forensic experts’ court visit details from Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh

Hindustan Times  

The Punjab and Haryana high court has directed Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh to give details of court visits of forensic laboratory officials to depose in cases during 2016. The direction came from the high court bench of justice Rajesh Bindal recently after the counsel for Central Forensic Science Laboratory, Chandigarh, pointed out that reports of forensic examination given by the …

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