Forensic Evidence and Law by Dr Sanjeeb K Panigrahi & Dr Swapnil Bangali – 1st Edition 2024

Description

The perceptions make the facts and the facts make the evidence. In any criminal investigation, the quest for truth is the essence of investigation. The interface between various branches of Forensic Science and law has increased in the last few years due to the advancement of technology and the thrust on use of various investigative techniques in crimes committed with utmost precision with the intent not to get caught and surpass the action of law. This book tries to shelve the scope of various types of forensic evidence and interface and involvement of forensic science in crime investigation in modern times. This book exhibits an overview of the scientific and forensic techniques used during investigation and narrates the legal expectations through the analysis of provisions and procedures of various laws implemented by the investigating agencies. The book enumerates the details of the evolution of the use of various forensic and scientific evidence and the appreciation of such forensic and scientific evidence together with the appreciation of expert opinion by the judiciary. The book portrays the holistic picture of forensic and scientific evidence in the light of the judgments of the Supreme Court of India, limitations laid down regarding the forensic science, methodology of procuring such evidence, prohibitions and restrictions laid down by the Supreme Court on certain forensic techniques. This book will be helpful as a ready reference to the various investigating agencies, lawyers, judges and law students for detailed analysis of the interface between Forensic Evidence and Law.