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Forensic Science Law

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Sr. No. Topic Name
Introduction to Forensic Science & Law
1 Meaning, Nature & Scope of Forensic Science
2 Role of Forensic Science in Criminal Justice System
3 History & Development of Forensic Science in India
4 Relationship Between Law & Forensic Science
5 Forensic Evidence vs Other Forms of Evidence
Legal Framework for Forensics in India
6 CrPC Provisions on Forensics (Sections 53, 53A, 164A, 173)
7 Evidence Act / BSA Provisions on Expert Evidence
8 IT Act – Digital Evidence Recognition
9 DNA Technology (Use & Application) Regulation Bill (Overview)
10 NDPS Act – Forensic Sampling & Analysis Requirements
Crime Scene Management
11 Crime Scene Preservation & Contamination Prevention
12 Types of Crime Scenes
13 Documentation – Notes, Photography, Videography
14 Collection, Packing & Transportation of Evidence
15 Chain of Custody – Importance & Maintenance
Forensic Chemistry & Toxicology
16 Analysis of Poisons & Toxic Substances
17 Alcohol Detection & Breath Analyzers
18 Drug Detection (NDPS Cases)
19 Chemical Examination of Explosives & Fire Debris
20 Food & Drug Adulteration Forensics
Biological & Serological Forensics
21 Bloodstain Pattern Analysis
22 Semen, Saliva & Biological Fluid Examination
23 Hair & Fibre Analysis
24 Forensic Entomology (Insect-based Examination)
DNA Forensics
25 DNA Profiling – Principles & Methods
26 STR, mtDNA & Y-STR Analysis
27 Legal Admissibility of DNA Evidence
28 Forensic DNA Databases – CODIS, Indian Proposals
29 Consent, Privacy & Ethical Issues in DNA Collection
Forensic Medicine (Medico-Legal Aspects)
30 Medico-Legal Examination of the Accused & Victim
31 Injury Classification (Simple, Grievous, Dangerous)
32 Death Investigation – Signs of Death, Time of Death
33 Autopsy – Procedure & Legal Importance
34 Sexual Assault Forensics (POCSO & CrPC 164A)
35 Medical Negligence – Forensic Indicators
Forensic Ballistics
36 Firearms Identification
37 Bullet & Cartridge Case Examination
38 Gunshot Residue (GSR) Analysis
39 Trajectory & Wound Ballistics
Fingerprint & Impression Evidence
40 Dactyloscopy – Types & Patterns of Fingerprints
41 Methods of Fingerprint Development
42 Footprint & Shoeprint Examination
43 Tyre Marks & Tool Marks Analysis
Questioned Documents & Handwriting
44 Handwriting Analysis
45 Signature Verification
46 Forgery Detection (Counterfeit Notes, Cheques, Documents)
47 Alterations, Erasures & Indentations
48 Typewriting, Printing & Photocopy Analysis
Digital & Cyber Forensics
49 Computer Forensics – Hard Disk, RAM & File System Analysis
50 Mobile Forensics
51 Email, Social Media & Cloud Forensics
52 Network Forensics
53 Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Forensics
54 Dark Web Investigations
55 Log Files, Metadata & Recovery of Deleted Files
Forensic Psychology & Behavioral Sciences
56 Polygraph Test
57 Narcoanalysis
58 Brain Mapping / BEOS Profiling
59 Criminal Profiling & Behavioral Analysis
60 Legal Admissibility & Human Rights Concerns
Expert Evidence in Court
61 Expert Opinion under Evidence Law
62 Qualifications & Duties of Forensic Experts
63 Reliability, Validity & Daubert Standard (Comparative View)
64 Cross-Examination of Forensic Experts
65 Common Challenges to Forensic Evidence in Court
Environmental & Wildlife Forensics
66 Wildlife Crime Investigation (WPA 1972)
67 Timber, Fur, Bone & Ivory Analysis
68 Environmental Pollution Forensics
69 Forensic Entomology in Wildlife Crime
Emerging Areas in Forensics
70 AI & Machine Learning in Forensic Science
71 Deepfake Detection & Synthetic Media Forensics
72 Biometrics (Facial, Iris, Voice Recognition)
73 Forensic Genomics & Epigenetics
74 Disaster Victim Identification (DVI)

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