A STUDY ON PROBLEMS WITH FORENSIC EVIDENCE IN CRIMINAL CASES
AUTHOR – DHANUSH M* & HEMAVATHY D**
* STUDENT, SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE IN LAW TNDALU
** BCOM LLB(HONS), LLM LAW FACULTY, SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE IN LAW TNDALU
BEST CITATION – DHANUSH M & HEMAVATHY D, A STUDY ON PROBLEMS WITH FORENSIC EVIDENCE IN CRIMINAL CASES, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 6 (2) OF 2026, PG. 72-82, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344.
CHAPTER-I
INTRODUCTION
1.1 INTRODUCTION
The criminal justice system in India relies heavily on forensic science, yet its reliability is significantly undermined by systemic weaknesses. Thematic analysis reveals four primary challenges: inadequate professional training, technological deficiencies, legal framework constraints, and procedural inconsistencies in evidence handling and interpretation. Forensic investigations are largely dominated by DNA profiling (40.6%) and fingerprint analysis (29.6%), but variations in methodology raise concerns about evidentiary integrity.
Recent DNA exoneration cases and laboratory controversies have intensified scrutiny of forensic practices, exposing risks of misuse and wrongful convictions. While these critiques highlight structural dysfunction, they also indicate clear pathways for reform. Strengthening technological infrastructure, standardizing methodologies, enhancing professional training, and revising legal safeguards are essential to improving evidence reliability and ensuring more accurate judicial outcomes.