ROLE OF FORENSIC EVIDENCE IN INDIAN CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM

AUTHOR – SUNAINA JEEVNANI, STUDENT AT AMITY UNIVERSITY, RAJASTHAN

BEST CITATION – SUNAINA JEEVNANI, ROLE OF FORENSIC EVIDENCE IN INDIAN CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 4 (4) OF 2024, PG. 580-592, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344.

ABSTRACT

An essential component of contemporary criminal investigations, forensic evidence serves as a lighthouse that directs the search for justice and the truth in the Indian judicial system. By highlighting its significant influence on the administration of justice, this study aims to clarify the crucial role that forensic evidence plays in criminal investigations. This research begins with an overview of forensic science and its development in India. It then goes into great depth on the many types of forensic evidence, including digital, biological, physical, and trace evidence. Highlighting the developments in the area is a thorough review of cutting-edge forensic technology and methods, including ballistics, DNA analysis, fingerprint analysis, and cyber forensic approaches. The legal framework that governs the use of forensic evidence in India is examined, including a detailed examination of current laws, rules, and the admission of such evidence in court. Furthermore, the study recognizes and tackles a number of obstacles and restrictions related to the incorporation of forensic evidence into criminal investigations, such as the urgent problem of backlogs, resource limitations, and the necessity of guaranteeing quality and uniformity. Insightful case examples that highlight the significant impact forensic evidence has had on criminal case results and further highlight its critical function in the criminal justice system enhance the article.

KEYWORDS : Forensic , criminal , investigation , evidence , ballistics