Browse the articles below — a handpicked collection of legal insights, case studies, and explainers across key topics. Dive in and explore the law, one post at a time.
| 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) |