Impact Of Science On Evidence And Justice In Criminal Justice System

Abstract

The accuracy and precision in scientific calculations are well acknowledged, and this applies to scientific evidence when utilised in the field of Crime Investigation. In accordance with the provisions outlined in the Indian Evidence Act of 1872 (hereafter referred to as the Evidence Act), the court may find it imperative to consider any pertinent evidence, including scientific evidence, in order to arrive at an accurate determination in criminal or other legal proceedings. The concept of scientific aid encompasses the use of scientific principles within the context of legal proceedings, wherein scientific evidence has a significant yet limited role. The utilisation of scientific methods in the field of law may be traced back to the pioneering efforts of those who devised the fundamental concepts and methodologies required for the identification and comparison of physical evidence.