The Role and Importance of DNA Evidence in the Indian Criminal Justice System

Authors

  • Grette Sara Titus

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37506/ijfmt.v17i4.19937

Keywords:

DNA, Evidence, Forensic Science, DNA Profiling, Crime, Code of Criminal Procedure, Constitution, Indian Evidence Act.

Abstract

With the development of science and technology in the legal field, forensic science has contributed vastly to ensure
that justice is administered to those who are affected. DNA Evidence has played an important role in the criminal
justice system over the recent years. DNA findings have often helped to determine the culprits of several cold cases
where sufficient traditional evidences were not present. Such evidences aid criminal investigations and helps to
establish a link between the crime and the perpetrators. Hence, DNA evidence is crucial to protect victim’s rights
and solve grave crimes like murder, rape, sexual assault etc. Further, DNA evidence is also utilised to exonerate
accused persons in crimes and for the identification of victims in crimes where the body is severally damaged.
This article aims to understand DNA evidence, its importance in ensuring Justice and the various legal challenges
involved in introducing such evidence before court. The research aims to also determine the need to develop
and amend criminal legislation to include DNA evidence and the need of a DNA database to ensure immediate
identification of criminals.

Author Biography

  • Grette Sara Titus

    V Year Student of B.B.A L.L. B (Hons.), Symbiosis Law School, Pune, Maharashtra, India.

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Published

2023-10-16

How to Cite

The Role and Importance of DNA Evidence in the Indian Criminal Justice System. (2023). Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, 17(4), 30-35. https://doi.org/10.37506/ijfmt.v17i4.19937