Role of Forensic Evidence in Criminal Justice Delivery System in India

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Mrs.Shubhi Mack, Dr. Ishita Chatterjee

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Forensic science includes the use of physical and natural sciences for the investigation of civil or criminal cases. It is used for multivariate purposes such as inspecting criminal crimes such as rape, murder, and drug tracking and civil cases as wilfully destructing the natural environment. It includes using modern technologies such as DNA testing fingerprint profiling, and narco test so that the facts related to crime and suspect are identified. The study identifies that as per Indian Evidence Act (IEA) 1872, evidence has been classified into different parts such as Oral Evidence, Documentary Evidence, Primary evidence, and Judicial Evidence that play a vital role in the investigation process. The study found that forensic investigations are highly helpful as it tracks the implications of the illegitimate substances and recognizes the residues by reconstructing the crime scene again. Forensic investigations also help in identifying the victim and acquiring knowledge about the reasons/ conduct of crime.

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