Impact of Forensic Evidence on Outcome of Criminal Trials
Author: Muhammad Aamir Ercylan, Dr. Imtiaz Ahmed Khan
Abstract
This research study aims to identify the impact of different types of forensic evidence like DNA, Fingerprint on outcome of different type of criminal trials. The research methodology used in this study was both qualitative and quantitative. Data used was taken from primary as well secondary sources. Research study was doctrinal in nature. Data was collected from last five years from 2019 to 2023 reported judgements of supreme court in which forensic evidence was utilized and Data was analyzed further to see its impact. Data collected showed that there are different loopholes in admissibility of forensic evidence like lack of evidence collection, lack of evidence preservation, lack of training of concerned personnels, limited number of laboratories etc. Data shows that there is no significant co-relation found between admissibility of forensic evidence and outcome of criminal trial. It is concluded that the rate of conviction is 48% if case is decided on forensic evidence admitted and relied by the court. It was also concluded that loopholes identified in the admissibility of forensic evidence showed that training of personnel, enhancing forensic laboratories, suitably amending laws and proper handling of forensic evidence will increase the current scenario and maximize the conviction rate.
Keywords
Forensic Evidence, Forensic science, Admissibility of Forensic Evidence, Criminal Trial,
Forensic investigation, Forensic Trials, Fingerprint Evidence, Impact of Forensic Evidence
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