The Role and Impact of Forensic Science in Criminal Investigation

Abstract

With special focus on the role and impact of forensic science in criminal investigation. It will also try to explore the causes as to why the role of forensic science in India is still at a very fundamental stage or prohibitory in character, although, due to a remarkable technological advancement in scientific era has been made in a last decade. There is a necessity that legal systems in India including its subsidiaries need to be reshaped towards the accomplishment of result oriented forensic investigation and speedy trials, so that remedy & justice to victims of heinous crimes may be provide.

Keywords: Criminal Justice Administration; Evidentiary Value; Forensic Science and Crime Scene Investigation; Heinous Crimes; Scientific Analysis of Investigative Process; Legal Approach to Study Crime

JEL Classification: Forensic Science and Criminal Investigation