CASE 23 Official

  By: Prajwal Biswas M. Sc. in Forensic Science, National Forensic Sciences University Volunteer of C. A. S. E. 23. Introduction: FDP (Forensic DNA Phenotyping) is an emerging technology that relies on genetic information to predict physical properties ranging from skin color and hair color to eye color and even the structure of the facial form. It supports criminal investigations, where it allows researchers to produce a visual profile of an unknown suspect based solely on DNA samples. At the same time as it promises to crack especially those most difficult cases, especially cold cases, this technology raises a number of ethical dilemmas that must be solved in order to balance public safety with individual privacy.           Figure 1 Forensic DNA Phenotyping Privacy Matters: One of the most fundamental ethical issues has to do with privacy. Even though FDP screens for genes that determine physical characteristics, DNA contains a lot more sensitive informat...

 Author: T. Naveen Kumar (Volunteer at C.A.S.E. 23). Click to read

  By- Aarushi, Aparna and Anisha (Interns at C.A.S.E. 23) Click to read

By Unnati Kotian (Volunteer at C.A.S.E. 23) Click to read

 By Akshita Khandelwal and Alina Prem  (Volunteers at C.A.S.E. 23). Click to read

  By: Karuna Ajith Kini, 1st Year M.Sc Forensic Science, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore Introduction   The term ‘narco-analysis’, coined by Horsley is derived from the Greek word nark meaning anesthesia. It is a diagnostic and psychotherapeutic technique that uses psychotropic drugs like barbiturates to induce a stupor in which the mental elements come to the surface that can later be used by the investigator. The Indian Evidence Act remains silent on narco analysis but critics argue that it goes against the fundamental right granted by the constitution to right against self-incrimination. Testing: In India, the narco-analysis test is done by a team comprising an anesthesiologist, a psychiatrist, a clinical/ forensic psychologist, an audio-videographer, and supporting nursing staff. The test is conducted by mixing 3 grams of Sodium Pentothal or Sodium Amytal or Seconal or Hyoscine (scopolamine) and dissolving it in 3000 ml of distilled water. The chemical substance is a b...

  By Charan Tej Rayapu ( Volunteer at C.A.S.E. 23) Click to read