Collection of evidences during investigaton in india

Present Scenario regarding Collection,
Isolation and Handling of DNA from
Crime Scene: The Police Perspective
Ajay Singh Rathore
M.A. in Applied Criminology
Sardar Patel University of Police, Security and Criminal Justice

Importance of DNA profiling in Crime
Investigation:
 Uniqueness and matching with suspect give direction to the investigation;
 Aid to evidentiary value in court of law;
 It can be isolated from the collected Physical Evidence;
 Blood;
 Saliva;
 Semen;
 Tissue;
 Hair;
 Fingernails;
 Mucus; etc
 BUT, Forensic Experts warns;
 The absence of standard practice;
 Quality checks; and
 Regulations.
 Resulted in irresponsible and inaccurate application of the technology.

“Could better DNA testing facilities in
India have saved the Talwars?”
 Improper collection;
 Inadequate collection;
 Poor handling;
 Improper packaging;
 Without labeling;
 Improper sealed;
 Addition;
 Contamination;
 Destruction;
 Mismatching;
 Corruption;
 Biasness;
 Beant Singh assassination Case: Dr. at the mortuary stored the sample in Formalin.

Consequences:
Mislead the investigation;
Increased work load;
Long pendency;
Accused get free;
Innocents penalizing;

Reasons:
No special crime case investigators;
Unavailability of tools such as sample
collection kit;
Lack of expertise/ professionalism;
Outdated technology;

Approaches:
 Professionalism Expertise and Scientific training; (National Policy on
Police Training: BPR&D)
 Criminalistics approaches (DOs & DON’Ts ):
 Defining Crime Scene Area;
 Sufficient man-power;
 Restrict unauthorized entries;
 Searching for evidence;
 Wearing gloves;
 Proper packing;
 Preserving in suitable state;
 Labeling;
 Avoidance of coughing-sneezing-smoking…;
 Avoiding direct sun light or water to DNA sample;

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