Study of DNA Profiling in respect of Human Rights Jurisprudence

  • Srijan Kaundinya and Ujjwal Kumar Singh
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  • Srijan Kaundinya

    Student at Law College Dehradun, Uttaranchal University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India

  • Ujjwal Kumar Singh

    Assistant Professor at Law College Dehradun, Uttaranchal University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India

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Advancements in science and technology have profoundly transformed society and the way we approach criminal justice. Scientific evidence has become a cornerstone in judicial systems globally. Among the tools of forensic science, DNA profiling is exceptionally reliable and authentic, aiding in the identification of perpetrators, victims, and individuals affected by disasters and also ensuring the acquittal of the innocent. Serving as a dual-purpose tool which involves it not only helps in pinpointing the actual culprit but also safeguards the innocent from wrongful punishment. This discussion delves into the examination of DNA technology, its practical applications, and legal acceptability, while proposing recommendations for its effective deployment. These also incorporates the necessary requirement for comprehensive legislation, skilled forensic professionals, investigative units, laboratories, a DNA database, and a system that is efficient, transparent, and accountable for the handling, storage, and disposal of DNA samples. The global encouragement of scientific and technological progress, along with its application in innovative ways, has been widely acclaimed. Fostering a scientific approach is seen as a key driver for the promotion and support of human rights. This cutting-edge technology holds promise as a powerful tool in crime detection and legal proceedings, thereby enhancing societal well-being. The global encouragement of scientific and technological progress, along with its application in innovative ways, has been widely acclaimed. Fostering a scientific approach is seen as a key driver for the promotion and support of human rights. However, the push for advancements in DNA and other scientific technologies, in response to the increasing demands on judicial systems, has sparked discussions at both international and national levels regarding concerns over privacy infringement and Human rights.

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International Journal of Law Management and Humanities, Volume 7, Issue 3, Page 3296 - 3304

DOI: https://doij.org/10.10000/IJLMH.117819

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