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VOL. 6, ISSUE 2 (2024)
Justice under the microscope: Forensic science in the Indian criminal justice system
Authors
B Priyanka
Abstract
Forensics and law are
interconnected. Forensics applies scientific methods to uncover the truth in
crimes. The term "forensics" derives from Latin, meaning
"related to the law." It is a scientific discipline that aids the
criminal justice system by analyzing and evaluating evidence from crime scenes
to uncover the underlying truth. In the mid-18th century Madras, the first
toxicology laboratory started examining poison-related deaths. They started
analyzing viscera, blood, saliva, and semen, for toxicological investigations.
Forensics in this era now discusses behavioral genetics and criminal intent
reducing the impact of people of the judicial system to prove people guilty.
Forensic science doesn’t create an impediment and achieves its object
effectively while at the same time protecting the fundamental right of a person
accused of any offense not to be compelled to be a witness against himself as
enshrined in Article 20(3) of the Indian constitution. Article 11 of the
Universal Declaration of Human Rights states that everyone charged with a penal
offense has the right to be presumed innocent until proven guilty in a fair and
public trial, where they have all the necessary guarantees for their defense.
This principle is essential to protect individuals from arbitrary detention and
ensure their right to a fair legal process. The forensic report is a
"professional opinion." This study aims to find the existing
correlation between the crime scene, Forensic science, the Indian criminal
justice system, and the cases solved in India with the help of forensics.
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Pages:81-86
How to cite this article:
B Priyanka "Justice under the microscope: Forensic science in the Indian criminal justice system". International Journal of Law, Policy and Social Review, Vol 6, Issue 2, 2024, Pages 81-86
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