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Neuroscience In The Courtroom: Exploring The Role Of Brain Science In Modern Judicial Decision-Making




Ayush Sharma, Jagannath University, Jaipur

Shivina Rathore, Jagannath University, Jaipur


ABSTRACT


Neuroscience and law has introduced transformative growing development among the judicial system worldwide. Neuroscience is the form of scientific study of the nervous system and the brain cells which is majorly being used in the courtrooms to evaluate the criminal responsibility, intention, sentences and competency. Brain technology majorly influencing legal arguments and judicial reasoning in the court rooms such as (FMRI) functional magnetic resonance imaging and (EEG) electroencephalography. The Unification of neuroscience in court proceedings has grows moral, constitutional and evidentiary questions towards privacy, free will and Liability. This article majorly focused on the approach of neuroscience in courtroom proceedings its pros and cons its limitations legal ethical and moral implementation associated with neuroscience evidences. Further it explores the role of neuroscience in the findings of criminal justice systems and evaluates whether neuroscience can contribute to the fair and justice


Keywords: Neuroscience, Courtroom, Evidence, Brain, Criminal justice system, Judicial system.



Indian Journal of Law and Legal Research

Abbreviation: IJLLR

ISSN: 2582-8878

Website: www.ijllr.com

Accessibility: Open Access

License: Creative Commons 4.0

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