Aayushi Kumari, LLM, Chanakya National Law University, Patna, Bihar
ABSTRACT
The use of science or scientific methods in the legal system and to investigate crimes is known as forensic science. Criminal investigators and examiners use forensic science techniques to analyse and verify evidence such as fingerprints, digital files, and suspected papers in order to solve crimes. In a forensic report, the findings of related investigations are frequently described in depth. These reports are frequently used for billing, affidavits, and as evidence of what was or was not discovered, among other things. These reports play a crucial role in a lawsuit. The expert reports and opinions submitted to different courts in India and abroad in accordance with section 45 of the Indian Evidence Act were highly valued, accepted, and recognised for their precision and expertise. A forensic scientist is an expert in any technical field and can analyse the evidence, testify as a witness regarding test findings, provide technical support, and even provide training in the field in which they specialise. In both civil and criminal cases, forensic science is extremely important. It serves as a tool for the investigation process in criminal cases, and even in civil cases, it aids in establishing legitimacy and paternity, which give birth to a variety of other rights for a person. It is a science that forensic professionals use to compile and analyse all physical evidence. In many instances, judges have seen it as their last option for advancing the interests of justice. It is a science that includes topics that give scientists and legal professionals a shared ground to work from.
Keywords: Forensic science, Expert report, forensic scientist, Legal Proceedings, Evidence.
