Forensic And Other Modern Tools And Techniques In Criminal Investigation

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Ravindhar S, The Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University

ABSTRACT

The swift progress of science and technology has profoundly reshaped the functioning of criminal justice, especially in investigation, evidence gathering, and adjudication. Forensic disciplines and contemporary investigative methods have improved the precision, trustworthiness, and speed of crime detection by allowing law enforcement to depend on scientific techniques rather than primarily on oral testimony or confessions. Methods like DNA analysis, cyber forensics, digital monitoring, forensic ballistics, and forensic psychology are now vital for tackling modern offences such as cybercrime, terrorism, organized crime, and transnational violations. This article provides a critical appraisal of forensic and other modern investigative methods used in criminal probes, their legal admissibility, practical uses, and attendant challenges, with particular reference to the Indian criminal justice framework. The study also underscores the imperative to reconcile technological progress with constitutional protections and human rights.

Keywords: Forensic Science; Criminal Investigation; Modern Investigative Techniques; Digital Forensics; DNA Profiling; Cyber Forensics; Indian Criminal Justice System.

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