DEVELOPMENT OF SCIENTIFIC TECHNIQUES IN INVESTIGATION OF CRIMINAL CASES IN INDIA

Abstract

Presently Science and Scientific technology is expanding at an ever increasing rate and the application of scientific technology in crime investigation also increases with the changes occurring in the world. The forensic science consists of various disciplines of science and also touches every boundary of medical science.  A crime scene is an important place where a criminal act has been taken place. The success or failure of investigation depends on careful handling of crime scene and processing of evidence. It is the skill of an investigating officer to collect, preserve and forwards the exhibits to the court or Forensic Science Laboratory without disturbing the material evidence.  Any laxity in this regard will affect adversely to the prosecution.