Role Of Technology And Forensics In Criminal Law
- IJLLR Journal
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Manoj V, Assistant Professor, Sarada Vilas Law College, Mysore
Mahadeva Prabhu N, Assistant Professor, Sarada Vilas Law College, Mysore.
ABSTRACT
The administration of criminal law has undergone a substantial transformation due to the swift progress of technology and the field of forensics. The precision, effectiveness, and impartiality of criminal investigations have been improved by contemporary investigative methods like DNA profiling, digital forensics, surveillance technology, and artificial intelligence. In order for courts to depend on scientific evidence rather than just eyewitness testimony or confessions, forensic science is essential to the gathering, processing, and interpretation of evidence. Through e-courts and virtual hearings, technological technologies have also enhanced case oversight, evidence preservation, and courtroom processes. However, the growing reliance on technology brings up significant ethical and legal issues, such as data security, privacy violations, improper use of surveillance, and the possibility of forensic errors. This study looks at the function and effects of technology and forensic science in criminal law, assesses how they help ensure fair trials and the administration of justice, and identifies challenges in putting them into practice. In order to strike a balance between technological innovation and the defense of fundamental rights, the study highlights the necessity of appropriate legislative control, training, and protections.
