DNA EVIDENCE IN INDIA

AUTHOR – SAMRIDDHI MISHRA, STUDENT AT NATIONAL LAW UNIVERSITY, ODISHA

Best Citation – SAMRIDDHI MISHRA, DNA EVIDENCE IN INDIA, ILE JOURNAL OF EVIDENCE AND JURISPRUDENCE (ILE JEVJ), 1 (1) of 2023, Pg. 29-33, APIS – 3920 – 0049 | ISBN – 978-81-964391-3-2.

ABSTRACT

DNA is a unique set of genetic codes that carries hereditary information. Every human being on earth has a different set of DNA except for identical twins. It is one of the most important revolutions in the field of forensic science. DNA can be used to identify the person and the accuracy of DNA profiling is almost hundred percent. It can be easily extracted from body fluids like semen, blood, saliva, or any other body tissue. Some trace of DNA  is always left at the crime scene. It can be picked up from the smallest of body tissues in some cases it was even picked up from cigarette butts. It thus has a huge potential in fast-tracking the investigation and identification of suspects and exoneration of innocent. It can be used in tracing the lineage. It can be used in criminal cases like rape or murder. Although there is acceptance of DNA evidence in the judiciary in India. There is still no law regulating DNA profiling in India. This article seeks to analyze the potential of DNA evidence, the possible challenges, and the use of DNA technology in India.

KEYWORDS-DNA, DNA profiling, DNA evidence, DNA samples, DNA collection and self-incrimination, DNA collection, and privacy concerns