Archive · 2 Jun 2025
India Embraces Scientific Forensics in Justice System
India is upgrading how it solves crimes.
The government is spending a lot of money to build better forensic labs, like CSI, to help solve cases faster.
They will also train people to use the new technology.
The goal is to make sure that the justice system relies on science and that investigations are quick, fair, and accurate.
All this new technology, and training will help to ensure that criminals get caught, and the innocent are protected.
India is entering a new era of justice with a focus on scientific evidence.
Government is investing ₹2,254.40 crore in forensic infrastructure and training.
Mandatory forensic investigation will be implemented for crimes with over seven-year punishments.
The national meet focused on aligning forensic services with new criminal laws.
Four pillars of transformation are infrastructure, human resources, technology, and standardization.
- Who
- Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar and forensic science directors
- What
- India is enhancing its forensic infrastructure and implementing new criminal laws.
- When
- May 24, 2024 (Valedictory Session)
- Where
- Chandigarh, India
- Why
- To ensure transparency, speed, and accuracy in investigations, and to align the justice system with scientific evidence.
- Investment Amount
- ₹2,254.40 crore
- National Forensic Infrastructure Scheme
- NAFIS
- Focus
- Scientific evidence and forensic expertise
- Key People
- Bandi Sanjay Kumar, Dr. SK Jain, Dr. Sukhminder Kaur
