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Shreya Rastogi
Articles by Shreya Rastogi

The promise, and the fallibility, of forensics

Anokhilal’s case underscores the problems with blind acceptance of DNA evidence.

Forensics. (Deepak Gupta/HT Photo/ Representative image)
Published on May 06, 2024 02:27 AM IST

In solving crime, the false promise of technology

The Criminal Procedure (Identification) Bill creates a system with virtually no fetters on processing measurements from any arrestee, detainee, convicted offender, or any person whose measurement may be considered “expedient” for any investigation.

Given its scope, the debate on grave constitutional concerns must be informed by a close analysis of its technological premise. (Shutterstock)
Published on Apr 07, 2022 08:02 PM IST
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