Forensic Science and Medical Jurisprudence

Unit I — Origin and Development of Forensic Science

Forensic science · origin and development · importance of forensic science in criminal investigation.

• Introduction and branches of forensic science

Unit II — Documents

Scientific examination of documents · signatures and handwritings · Forensic ballistics · finger printing/DNA printing · blood and body fluids-hair · rights of the accused · case laws

• Forensic evidence and types of forensic evidences
• Application of forensic evidence in civil and criminal cases

Unit III — Modern scientific advancements

Brain finger printing · Narco · analysis-polygraph-rights of the accused-case laws · evidentiary value expert opinion.

Unit IV — Medical jurisprudence in criminal trials

Medical jurisprudence · definitions, origin and development · importance and relevance in criminal trials.

Unit V — Basic Principles and evidentiary value

Basic principles and rules on evidentiary value of conclusions of medical personnel · medical jurisprudence in India and the courts