You Won't Believe How Forensic Science is Revolutionising Crime Solving! (But There's a Catch...)

“Forensic” is a term that means “related to the law or a science with different branches and techniques that present evidence of dubious issues in court.” This might sound like a new technique, but research shows that India has always used forensic techniques and has revolutionised crime solving. However, there are some things that you need to know in order to understand 

The study of forensic science within India extends throughout history. Through the written text "Arthashastra" composed by Kautilya (Chanakya) readers received instructions about toxic substance detection and criminal case investigation along with lessons about important evidence retrieval and witness management techniques. During the Mughal period, Akbar founded the "Dewani-i-Ala" which became a dedicated department that operated for criminal investigations. Not only this, many other texts and scriptures directly and indirectly state the usage of forensic science in ancient India. 

Talking about the modern era, the first Central Fingerprint Bureau was established in Kolkata, 1897, officially bringing forensic techniques into use for criminal investigation. Additionally, the inception of the first state forensic science laboratory in 1952 was in Kolkata itself. This is how the criminal justice system of India began its journey toward scientific method integration with achievements.

The Future of Forensic Science in India

Forensic science in India shows promising growth with several advancements set to be implemented in the upcoming years. Here’s what is coming:

• Modern forensic investigations will gain efficiency and productivity by implementing advanced artificial intelligence capabilities together with machine learning capabilities. 
• Digital forensic specialists face increasing demand as cybercrimes expand because it requires the development of stronger methods to combat cyber offences, including online fraud, hacking, and other digital crimes.
• Educational initiatives in universities are being introduced to bring a new generation of skilled experts. 

Challenges and Concerns in India

Numerous barriers limit the best use of forensic science in India despite recent progress.

• The insufficient infrastructure in many forensic laboratories produces equipment shortages and both funding and staff-related problems which extend case analysis periods and potentially create backlog delays. 
• Forensic evidence loses its credibility before court because standardization gaps exist between the absence of consistent protocols and quality assurance systems.
• The forensic science field demands immediate attention to create complete educational systems that produce enough qualified personnel.
• Serving justice is slowed down when bureaucratic problems and delays happen. This also leads to reduced public trust in the Indian judiciary system. 

Multiple actions need to be implemented for India to maximize its forensic science potential:

• The implementation of modern facilities requires state-of-the-art infrastructure, while forensic laboratories need to have enough qualified personnel.
• Standardization protocols together with quality control procedures need implementation to preserve the reliability and consistency of forensic examination results.
• The introduction of forensic-science-specialized curricula in educational institutions leads to professional training for well-trained specialists.
• The justice system requires legal and procedural streamlining to achieve an efficient use of forensic evidence.

The combination of challenges and solutions will advance forensic science in India to deliver quick and exact solutions for criminal investigations. Forensic science possesses extensive prospects for changing the way India operates its criminal justice system. However, the achievement of such potential needs active collaboration to solve current operational barriers.