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This document outlines an introductory course on forensic science and criminal law. The course introduces students to the role of forensic science in the legal system. Students will learn about the history and functions of forensic science, different types of evidence, and the setup of forensic science laboratories in India. They will also gain an understanding of relevant sections of criminal law codes and the Indian Evidence Act. The course covers topics like the development and branches of forensic science, forensic photography techniques, and the criminal justice system in India.

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BSCF 1002

This document outlines an introductory course on forensic science and criminal law. The course introduces students to the role of forensic science in the legal system. Students will learn about the history and functions of forensic science, different types of evidence, and the setup of forensic science laboratories in India. They will also gain an understanding of relevant sections of criminal law codes and the Indian Evidence Act. The course covers topics like the development and branches of forensic science, forensic photography techniques, and the criminal justice system in India.

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Course Course Name L T P C

Code
BSCF INTRODUCTION TO FORENSIC SCIENCE AND CRIMINAL LAW 3 0 0 3
1002

Course Objective:
This course would introduce the students to Forensic Science and its role in the investigative system. The students
would be appraised about the functions and principles of Forensic Science, its historical development and the
different types of evidences encountered in the field of Forensic Science. They would also acquire knowledge
regarding functions and services provided by the Forensic Laboratories.

Course Outcome:
The students would understand the growth and development of Forensic Science in India, the setup of the Forensic
Science Laboratory and the functions of the various divisions of the Laboratory. The students would understand the
Law of evidence and some important sections of IPC, CrPC and IEA.

Course Contents:

Unit I: Development and growth of forensic science


Introduction to Forensic science –Definition, nature, need and function; Laws and Principles, basics of Forensic
Science; Historical development and scope of Forensic Science in India.
Forensic Science
Branches of Forensic Science, its utilization at the scene of crime and in the courts

Unit II: Forensic Science Laboratory


Forensic Science Laboratory – Growth of Forensic Science Laboratories in India – Central and State level
laboratories, Services and functionalities provided by various FSLs, Various divisions in the FSL – Ballistics,
Biology, Chemistry Documents, Physics,Psychology, Serology, Toxicology; Mobile forensic science laboratory: its
functions and utility.

Unit III: Forensic Photography-I:


Introduction, Basic principles and techniques of Black & White and colour photography, cameras and lenses,
exposing, developments and printing, Different kinds of developers and fixers,35 mm film Camera, linkage of
cameras and film negatives,modern developments in photography, Digital SLR camera,digital photography, How
digital camera works and basics of digital imaging. Digital photo imaging, ISO number, Exposure Index, Photo
imaging evidence: angle, scale, depth of field, light, ambient light, color, temperature, flash/ strobe.Surveillance
photography and Aerial photography and accessories used for the same. Various Methods for developing
photographs; High-speed photography; Image magnification, U. V. and I. R. illumination,legal aspects of visual
evidence,Videography/high speed videography, crime scene and laboratory photography.

Unit IV: Law of Evidence


The law of evidence, testimonial and real evidence and admissibility of scientific evidence in the court of Law; Law
related to interrogation and interviewing of the criminals; First Information Report, types of cognizable and non-
cognizable offences ; mental disorder and acceptance of evidence in court; child witness and acceptance of
evidence in the court.

Unit V: Criminal Justice System:


Introduction to Criminal Justice System; Different agencies involved in crime detection: Police, Medico-legal
expert, Judicial officers.
Introduction to IPC (Indian Penal Code) and Cr.P.C – sections 291, 292 and 293.Indian Evidence Act – Introduction
and Sections 32, 45, 46, 47, 57, 58, 60, 73, 135, 136, 137, 159. Court Testimony- admissibility of expert testimony,
Court Procedure: Examination in chief, Cross Examination and Re-examination; Ethics in Forensic Science.
International Justice System – an overview.

Text & References:

 Bodziak, W., Footwear Impression Evidence (2 ndEdn.) CRC Press, Boca Raton, Florida, 2000.
 DeForest, P., Gaensslen, R., and Lee, H., Forensic Science; an Introduction to Criminalitics, McGraw Hill, New
York, 1983.
 Fisher, B., Techniques of Crime Scene Investigation (6 thEdn.) CRC Press, Boca Raton, Florida, 2000.
 James, S. H. And Nordby, J. J. (Eds), Forensic Science - An Introduction to Scientific and Investigative
Techniques, CRC Press, London, 2003.
 James, S., and Eskerc, W., Interpretation of Blood Stain Evidence at Crime Scenes, (2 ndEdn) CRC Press, Boca
Raton, Florida, 1999.
 Saferstein, Richard, Criminalistics, An Introduction to Forensic Science, 6 th Ed. Prentice-Hall, New Jersey,
1998.
 Sharma, B. R., Forensic Science in Criminal Investigation and Trials (3 rdEdn) Universal Law Publishing Co.
Ltd. New Delhi, 2001.

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