CODIFYING TORT LAW IN INDIA: THE CRITICAL ROLE OF FORENSIC SCIENCE IN ADDRESSING EVERYDAY WRONGS AND IMPROVING JUSTICE DELIVERY

AUTHOR – SAKSHEE NARAYAN GORE, STUDENT OF MANIKCHAND PAHADE LAW COLLEGE CHHATRAPATI SAMBHAJINAGAR

BEST CITATION – SAKSHEE NARAYAN GORE, CODIFYING TORT LAW IN INDIA: THE CRITICAL ROLE OF FORENSIC SCIENCE IN ADDRESSING EVERYDAY WRONGS AND IMPROVING JUSTICE DELIVERY, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 5 (11) OF 2025, PG. 41-45, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344.

Abstract

India’s tort law system remains largely uncodified and fragmented, resulting in legal uncertainty and unequal access to justice for victims of everyday civil wrongs, such as road accidents, medical negligence, cyber harassment, and environmental pollution. This paper advocates for the codification of tort law in India, highlighting the pressing need to establish a clear, accessible, and uniform legal framework. It also emphasizes the complementary role of forensic science including digital, medical, environmental, and psychological forensics — in strengthening evidence and helping courts deliver faster, fairer outcomes. By combining codified legal principles with forensic methodologies, India can bridge existing legal gaps, ensure accountability, and enhance remedies for civil wrongs. The paper examines historical reasons behind the lack of codification, analyzes real-life cases where this absence hindered justice, and proposes practical steps for legal reform and forensic integration.

Keywords: Tort Law, Codification, Forensic Science, Civil Wrongs, Legal Reform, Negligence, Medical Malpractice, Digital Forensics, Emotional Harm, Environmental Torts, India.