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Unravelling the legal conundrum of DNA profiling in India: an analysis of its adoption, implementation and unresolved issues

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  • D. Sankar

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DNA profiling has transformed criminal justice by helping identify defendants. DNA profiling is an art that uses genetics to identify people. Recently, DNA profiling has helped solve crimes. Scientists can now decipher the DNA code and compare DNA samples to find similarities and differences, which have helped courts convict or acquit criminals. The Indian Evidence Act 1872 and Criminal Procedure Act 1973 govern DNA evidence admissibility and significance. DNA profiling has been a helpful technology in law investigation since it has the potential to both secure just punishments and exonerate innocent people. Moreover, DNA profiling, in contrast to other forms of scientific evidence, is simple to acquire and durable, thus enhancing the likelihood of a correct analysis. Human DNA profiling must be regulated and limited to legal uses. The DNA Technology Regulations Bill 2019 regulates DNA profiling in India. This study attempts to explain India's DNA profiling justice system dilemma. The uniqueness of DNA profiling and its use in criminal investigation to reveal grey zones that lead to miscarriage of justice.

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  • D. Sankar, 2024. "Unravelling the legal conundrum of DNA profiling in India: an analysis of its adoption, implementation and unresolved issues," International Journal of Electronic Finance, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 13(3), pages 336-351.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijelfi:v:13:y:2024:i:3:p:336-351
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