The instant work is divided into five chapters to bring out the entire spectrum of the subject. Analysis of the problems associated with scientific evidence in courtroom with regard to admissibility and weight has been highlighted. In this instant edition, the admissibility of digital evidence offers high thoughtfulness. An in-depth study relating to important forensic evidence on topics like DNA profiling, fingerprint, handwriting, brain mapping, ballistic imaging, hair identification, digital evidence, etc. has been made in the light of the major standards adopted in different jurisdictions.
• Jurisprudential and conceptual analysis
• Science and junk science in scientific evidence
• Forensic scientific evidence and its admissibility
• Evidential facets of forensic digital evidence
• DNA profiling, brain mapping and ballistics imaging
• Handwriting, fingerprint and hair identification
Chapters
1. The Expert Evidence
2. Determining Probative Value and Admissibility of Scientific Evidence - Theoretical Approach
3. Determining Reliability and Admissibility of Scientific Evidence - Judicial Approach
4. Interpreting Forensic Scientific Evidence in Courtroom using Legal Standards
5. Forensic Digital Evidence and Admissibility
6. Mishandling of Forensic Science - Examination of the Unethical Practice in Forensic Discipline
V.R. Dinkar
LLM, Ph.D Associate Professor & Former Dean, VIT Law School VIT University, Chennai
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