ADVANCED TECHNIQUES IN TRACK EVIDENCE
AUTHOR – J.PIRAVIN ANSARI* & MR. SUJITH KUMAR**
* STUDENTS AT SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE IN LAW (SOEL), THE TAMILNADU DR. AMBEDKAR LAW UNIVERSITY
** PROFESSOR AT CRIME AND FORENSIC LAW DEPARTMENT, SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE IN LAW (SOEL), THE TAMILNADU DR. AMBEDKAR LAW UNIVERSITY
BEST CITATION – J.PIRAVIN ANSARI & MR. SUJITH KUMAR, ADVANCED TECHNIQUES IN TRACK EVIDENCE, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 5 (14) OF 2025, PG. 744-749, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344.
Chapter I – Introduction, Research Framework, and Review of Literature
1.1 Introduction
Track evidence refers to impressions left by footwear, bare feet, tires, or other contact surfaces at a crime scene. These impressions may be visible, latent, or plastic and are considered an important form of circumstantial forensic evidence. Track evidence assists investigators in reconstructing crime scenes, understanding movement patterns, establishing the presence or absence of individuals, and corroborating other forensic and testimonial evidence[1]. With advancements in forensic science, traditional methods of track evidence collection and analysis have been supplemented and, in some cases, replaced by technologically advanced techniques such as 3D photogrammetry, laser scanning, LiDAR, and artificial intelligence-based footwear identification systems. These developments necessitate a structured academic inquiry into their scientific reliability, legal admissibility, and practical applicability[2]
[1] Saferstein, Richard, Criminalistics: An Introduction to Forensic Science, 12th ed., Pearson Education, 2018, pp. 162–165.
[2] Galanakis, G., “A Study of 3D Digitisation Modalities for Crime Scene Investigation,” Applied Sciences, Vol. 11, MDPI, 2021