DNA Profiling and DNA Finger Printing (Forensic Evidence in Civil and Criminal Trials)

The increasingly arcane world of DNA profiling demands that those needing to understand at least some of it must find a source of reliable and understandable information. Investigation in an enhanced perspective when has intricacies and specially about knowing the culprit in absence of any ocular evidence or eye-witness, the most important role of specialised field of DNA PROFILING & DNA FINGER PRINTING comes into picture which ultimately rules out and erase the dogmatic characters thus brining into foray the real culprit.

The process DNA Profiling & DNA Fingerprinting initiates with the process of Collection of evidence, assessment and analysis which routes through different stages; thus culminating to the vital piece of evidence which can rope an offender for commission of crime.

Following extensive introductory chapters covering forensic DNA profiling and forensic DNA Fingerprinting, this book comprehensively covers the significance of DNA technology in forensic science. Crime Scene analysis by experts, Collection of DNA evidence, practice, procedure & safeguards. After presenting the theory, basic principles, tools and techniques that are used in forensic DNA typing, it summarises various techniques, including autosomal STR, Y-STR, X-STR, mitochondrial DNA and NGS, used in solving both criminal as and civil cases, such as paternity disputes, identification of mutilated remains, and culprit identification in sexual assault and murder cases. It also provides an overview of DNA-based genetic diagnostics for various diseases, and discusses the role of DNA typing in drug reactions, as well as the application of non- human DNA profiling of animals and plants in forensic science investigations. Lastly, the book examines the role of internal quality control in maintaining the high quality of DNA profiling.

Every endeavour has been made with contribution of experts across the whole gamut of forensic science, the book is intended to be authoritative but not authoritarian, informative but comprehensible, and comprehensive but concise; and covers all the case-laws delivered by the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India & High Courts wherein the Courts have held and appreciated necessity of DNA Evidence. We hope that it will prove to be a valuable addition, and useful resource, for scientists, lawyers, teachers, criminologists, and judges.