Afuwape, Kolawole
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-5686-230X
(2025)
The Significance of DNA in the Indian Criminal Justice Framework.
IILS Law Review, 11 (1).
pp. 54-64.
ISSN 2320-5318
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Abstract
The advancement of scientific technology has led to profound changes in the daily lives of individuals. While these changes have brought about numerous benefits in terms of lifestyle and conveniences, they have also posed considerable challenges for law enforcement agencies, which must address the ways in which criminals exploit technology to engage in unlawful activities. The utilization of scientific methods within the realm of criminal investigations is referred to as Forensic Science. Technological innovations have significantly influenced multiple facets concerning the efficiency of the justice system. The discovery of DNA has led to new lines of inquiry, and the settlement of many civil and criminal cases has been considerably improved by developments in DNA technology and its incorporation into legal procedures. Proponents of forensic DNA testing argue that DNA analysis is largely devoid of errors, suggesting that advancements in DNA technology represent a significant enhancement in the pursuit of truth, the prosecution of offenders, and the exoneration of individuals wrongfully convicted. Forensic DNA testing has been a game-changer, allowing for the accurate identification and prosecution of many criminals who would have otherwise eluded justice. This article examines the implications of recognizing DNA as valid evidence within the legal framework and offers a comprehensive evaluation of the status of DNA testing in India. This study investigates the domain of DNA identification and its utilization in criminal investigations and judicial processes. It analyzes the primary benefits and drawbacks associated with the growing significance of DNA identification in the context of criminal justice, particularly within India.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | DNA Criminal Justice | Criminal Trials | Evidence | Expert Witness | Forensic Science |
| Subjects: | Social Sciences and humanities > Social Sciences > Law and Legal Studies |
| Vol/Issue no. published date: | March 2025 |
| Depositing User: | Mr. Syed Anas |
| Date Deposited: | 04 May 2026 11:47 |
| Last Modified: | 04 May 2026 11:47 |
| Official URL: | https://www.iilsindia.com/download/LAW-REVIEW-VOL-... |
| URI: | https://pure.jgu.edu.in/id/eprint/11281 |
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