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Podcast: In Focus by The Hindu
Episode: Why is DNA evidence in India often not reliable?
Description: Recently, the Supreme Court of India issued guidelines with regard to DNA samples in criminal cases. These guidelines, issued to preserve the integrity of such samples, highlighted the need for chain of custody documentation as well as for proper procedures to be put in place for the collection, packaging of transportation of such samples.
DNA samples can play a tremendously important role in criminal investigations, but in several cases, the evidence has been rejected by the court due to quality control and procedural issues.
How is DNA evidence collected and analysed in India? How do...