Forensic Science Revolution of Criminal Law and Trends

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Description
In the intricate world of criminal justice, where the stakes are often life and liberty, the pursuit of justice hinges on the ability to uncover, analyse, and interpret clues usually hidden beneath layers of complexity, uncertainty, and deception. Evidence, whether in the form of material artifacts, forensic traces, or witness testimonies, serves as the cornerstone of criminal investigations and prosecutions, aiding not only in identifying suspects but also providing critical insights into the intent (mens rea) behind criminal actions. In this relentless pursuit of fairness, justice depends not merely on laws and regulations but on the clarity and precision that forensic science brings. As society evolves, so must the instruments we rely upon to deliver justice, making the role of evidence and forensic science indispensable in bridging the gap between the abstract principles of law and the concrete realities of crime. Within this ever-evolving landscape, science becomes a critical force in shaping justice, ensuring that truth emerges through the intricate webs of facts and intent, ultimately contributing to a just outcome.
This book explains how forensic science has undergone a revolution with advancements in technology. Forensic Experts are discovering new means every hour, ranging from DNA profiling to learning about cyber activities. Earlier forensic science and criminal law focused only on the aspects of physical evidence. Now special emphasis has been given to electronic evidence / online evidence as per the new criminal laws (Bhartiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, Bhartiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita). Concepts such as Electronic FIR have been introduced to ensure timely registration of FIR.
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Contents
1. Admissibility of Confession as Evidence: A Critical Analysis of Neuroscientific Techniques and Other Influences
2. Cold Case Breakthrough: Unveiling Mysteries of Digital Forensic
3. Pioneering Techniques in Forensic Science: A Closer Look at DNA Analysis, Fingerprinting, Forensic Imaging, and Lie Detection
4. Ethical Implication in Forensic Laboratories
5. An Examination of the Admissibility of Forensic Evidence in the Criminal Justice Systems of Nigeria and India
6. Analysis of Non-pathological Incapacity Due to Emotional Stress in the Criminal Justice System with Special Reference to the Eadie Case
7. Forensic Science and its Role in Wrongful Convictions
8. Legal Implications of Narco-Analysis Test in India
9. Critically Analysing the Introduction of Predictive Policing in the Indian Criminal Justice Administration System: Juxtaposing Modern Technology with the Contemporary Criminology and Law Enforcement Agencies
10. Moving From the Laboratory to the Courtroom: Legal Implications of Narcotics Analysis
11. Navigating Legal Landscapes: A Comparison Inspection of Forensic Science Incorporation and International Legal Frameworks
12. The Evolution and Advancement of Technology and Methods in Forensic Science
13. Unfreezing the Past: The Role of Forensic Evidence in Solving Cold Cases
14. Exploring Deepfake Technology and its Implications in Criminal Investigation
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Author Details
Rajasi Guharoy
Anandit Thakur
Vyakhya Baweja