LEGAL FOUNDATIONS OF FORENSIC EVIDENCE IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE: A STUDY WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO FINGERPRINT AND DNA EVIDENCE IN INDIA

AUTHOR – ISHAN SHARMA, STUDENT AT AMITY UNIVERSITY

BEST CITATION – ISHAN SHARMA, LEGAL FOUNDATIONS OF FORENSIC EVIDENCE IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE: A STUDY WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO FINGERPRINT AND DNA EVIDENCE IN INDIA, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 5 (10) OF 2025, PG. 473-474, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344

Abstract

Forensic evidence plays a vital role in the contemporary criminal justice system by improving the accuracy of investigations, identifying perpetrators, and ensuring fair outcomes. In India, the legal framework for forensic tools like fingerprint and DNA analysis is shaped by statutory laws, judicial decisions, and procedural safeguards. This paper investigates the regulatory framework governing such evidence in India, focusing on its admissibility and procedural rules.