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VOL. 3, ISSUE 3 (2021)
The DNA technology (Use & application) regulation bill, 2019: A critical appraisal
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Sandhya Kalamdhad
Abstract
DNA fingerprinting is a technology that has been proved to be a boon for the administration of the Criminal Justice System. To have a uniform procedure for the use of DNA Technology ‘The DNA Technology (Use & Application) Regulation Bill, 2019’ was placed in the Lok Sabha. The main purpose of the Bill is to apprehend repeat offenders for heinous crimes, to develop stringent standards, etc. The proposed legislation will empower the criminal justice delivery system by enabling the application of DNA evidence, which is considered the gold standard in crime investigations. However, there are many ethical and legal issues surrounding the Bill. This paper is an attempt to analyse the provisions of the bill and the gaps in the proposed Bill.
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Pages:32-35
How to cite this article:
Sandhya Kalamdhad "The DNA technology (Use & application) regulation bill, 2019: A critical appraisal ". International Journal of Law, Policy and Social Review, Vol 3, Issue 3, 2021, Pages 32-35
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