The workshop aims to address existing issues and loopholes and to provide a platform of learning to all stakeholders from experienced trainers in the field of forensic science.
Organised by: Hidayatullah National Law University National Raipur (C.G) & National Forensic Sciences University Gandhinagar, Gujarat
About HNLU: Established in 2003, Hidayatullah National Law University has completed the journey of more than one and half a decade. In such a short span of time, HNLU has carved out a niche in the realm of legal education across India and the legacy is soaring towards newer heights day by day. Named after the great legal luminary Justice Mohammed Hidayatullah, the University was established by the Government of Chhattisgarh under the Hidayatullah National University of Law, Chhattisgarh, Act (Act No.10 of 2003). HNLU is the sixth in the series of National Law Schools across India.
About The National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) : The National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) with the status of an Institution of National Importance under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India is the World’s First and Only University dedicated to forensic and investigative sciences.
It was established by the Government of India through Act, 2020 (32 of 2020) with the objective of fulfilling the acute shortage against the increasing demand for forensic experts in the country and around the world.
About The Workshop:
The application of scientific methods to investigate crimes and to find out the suspect person involved in the crime has been playing a decisive role in crime investigation. With the development in science and technology the notion of crime as well as the various methods used by criminals in its commission have experienced a remarkable change. The term ‘Forensic’ is derived from the Latin word ‘forensis’ which means belonging to courts of justice. ‘Forensic Science’ can be well-defined as that “scientific discipline which is directed to the recognition, identification, individualization, evaluation of physical evidence by the application of the principles and methods of natural sciences for the purpose of administration of criminal justice”.
Collection and preservation of ‘forensic evidence’ is a challenging task for the law enforcement agencies which has utmost importance during criminal proceedings. Further, it has been observed from many cases that due to improper collection of evidence from crime scene, the prosecution has failed to prove the guilt of the accused beyond reasonable doubt which ultimately results in acquittal of the accused. Moreover, production of the ‘forensic evidence’ in an effective manner in the court of law also necessitates skills and knowledge which can be learnt through proper training and practice.
The present workshop aims to address all the existing issues and loopholes and will provide a platform of learning to all stakeholders from experienced trainers in the field of forensic science.
Who May Participate?
- Law Students, Advocates, Research Scholars, Academicians
- Forensic Assistants, Law Enforcement Officers.
Objectives of the Workshop:
- To equip the participants about basic concepts and recent trends in forensic science.
- To familiarize the participants about various tools and techniques used by forensiclabs for detection of crimes.
- To explore challenges faced by law enforcement agencies in preservation and production of evidence before the court of law.
- To come up with suggestions and solutions for tackling the challenge of miscarriage of justice due to improper collection of evidence.
Broad Themes of the Workshop:
- Introduction to Forensic Science and Law
- Forensic Medicine and Toxicology
- Forensic Anthropology
- Questioned Documents and Handwriting
- Crime Scene Investigation
- Better Methods, Techniques and Tools in Forensic Science
- Law and Forensic Justice
- Role of DNA Tests in Crime Investigation
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