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Forensic science in India offers various career paths, including forensic experts, investigators, crime scene analysts, handwriting and fingerprint experts, detectives, and forensic computer experts, all contributing to crime investigation and legal proceedings. It employs scientific methods to provide objective evidence, aiding in the criminal justice system, resolving disputes, and protecting public health. The field encompasses diverse applications, enhancing the identification of victims or suspects and strengthening legal cases.

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need and Scope of Forens-WPS Office

Forensic science in India offers various career paths, including forensic experts, investigators, crime scene analysts, handwriting and fingerprint experts, detectives, and forensic computer experts, all contributing to crime investigation and legal proceedings. It employs scientific methods to provide objective evidence, aiding in the criminal justice system, resolving disputes, and protecting public health. The field encompasses diverse applications, enhancing the identification of victims or suspects and strengthening legal cases.

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Scope of Forensic Science in India:

1.Forensic Expert:

 As a forensic science graduate, you can become a forensic expert.


 These experts are responsible for the investigation of crime scenes, collection of suspected
evidence, examination of evidence, body analysis, and conducting autopsies.

2.Forensic Investigator:

 These experts work in close collaboration with law enforcement agencies and help in crime
mystery solving.
 They work with companies, government departments, and independently as well.
 They present the required proof and testify in court.

3.Crime Scene Investigator:

 These experts investigate the crime scene, collect and document the evidence collected, and
assist the prosecutors in the case hearings.
 They can work with government agencies and can work independently as well.

4.Handwriting Expert:

 Have you ever thought about how the handwritings reveal the identity of the offender?
 Handwriting patterns reveal the personality traits of the person
 They analyze the handwriting of different evidence with the people associated with crime and
present their conclusions to it.

5. Detective

 These experts can work with the government and private agencies or independently to carry out
an investigation of the accused and the victim.

6.Fingerprint Expert:

 These experts collect and examine the fingerprints collected from the crime scene and identify
the people who were present at the site.
 They do so by comparing the collected fingerprint samples with the suspects.
 They collect the data and store it in records for future reference.

7.Forensic Computer Expert

 These analysts work for the law enforcement agencies.


 Their primary role is the recovery of data from damaged hardware and software.
They try to recover the deleted photos and videos.

Needs of forensic science

Objective Evidence:

Forensic science utilizes scientific methods and principles to analyze evidence, ensuring a more objective
and reliable basis for legal proceedings.

Criminal Justice System:

Forensic scientists examine crime scenes and evidence to help investigators determine the events that
occurred and identify potential perpetrators.

Resolving Disputes:

Forensic science can be used to resolve civil disputes, such as those involving accidents, intellectual
property, or product liability.

Protecting Public Health:

Forensic science plays a role in protecting public health by investigating potential hazards, such as food
contamination or environmental pollution.

Diverse Applications:

Forensic science encompasses various specialized areas, including forensic biology, toxicology,
chemistry, and ballistics, each contributing to the investigation and understanding of different types of
evidence.

Identification:

Forensic science can help identify victims or suspects in cases where traditional methods are insufficient,
such as through dental records, skeletal remains, or DNA analysis.

Building Strong Cases:

By providing scientific evidence, forensic science helps build stronger cases for both prosecutors and
defense attorneys, ensuring a more fair and just legal process.

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