THE USE OF FORENSIC EVIDENCE IN CRIMINAL TRIALS

Abstract

The importance of forensic evidence in criminal investigations and trials is rising. It is an essential technique for connecting criminal suspects to crimes and can be used to determine guilt or innocence. The use of forensic evidence in criminal proceedings is, however, sometimes a contentious and complicated topic. This study will look at how India's Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) applies to the use of forensic evidence in criminal cases. In forensic science, which supports the investigation and prosecution of criminal cases, the science of linking individuals, locations, and things to criminal conduct is studied. The procedure involves meticulously looking over the murder scene for physical hints. It is useful for identifying the offender, the incident, and the method used to conduct the crime. It contains evidence about the victim, the offender, and the criminal action, which aids in determining what took place at the crime scene. Forensic evidence gives "who, what, when, where, and how" answers to the crime that was committed. It is utilized by both the prosecution and the defense to prove the defendant's guilt or innocence beyond a reasonable doubt. Role of Forensic Science in the Criminal Justice System or The Protector, highlights the crucial yet frequently ignored role that forensic science performs.