Sonipat. The second chapter of the International Symposium on Crime Studies organized by Center of Criminology and Forensic Studies at Jindal Institute of Behavioral Sciences, O.P. Jindal Global University on 25-26th March gave an opportunity to all backgrounds to learn more about the Interaction of Law and Forensics. And provided a unique opportunity for the attendees of the profession. , Eminent experts from various fields of criminology, forensics and related crime studies discussed new research and insights on emerging crime incidents, especially on digital platforms. The main theme focused on Reconsideration Forensics: Interdisciplinary in Crime Studies, where presenters covered a variety of topics including admissibility of evidence, criminal psychology and criminal behavior, forensics in human rights, the reliability of forensic techniques such as fraud detection and document examination .
The audience heard two eminent speakers at the plenary session – Dr. Ebru Ibish from International Vision University, North Macedonia, and Prof. Dr. Debarati Halder from Parul University. While Dr. Halder talks about his work in cybercrimes and the role of law at the intersection of criminology, victim science, psychology and forensics, Dr. Ibish looks at juvenile criminality in a different way. Many researchers, practitioners and educators also presented their research in five panel sessions, exploring the versatility of forensic criminology and law, along with other fields such as psychology and sociology.
Dr Sanjeev P Sahni, Principal Director, Jindal Institute of Behavioral Sciences (JIBS), said: “We are progressively moving towards a more digital and scientifically advanced world, where both crime and crime investigation are becoming technologically advanced. A new specialist in crime, whether it is a forensic scientist or a criminologist or a forensic psychologist, can no longer function within the confines of their discipline. A forensic scientist needs to understand evidence law and cognitive biases, and a criminal needs to understand cognitive psychology and digital science and cryptocurrency scams. A successful career in these disciplines requires that you be able to apply and analyze a wide variety of knowledge bases. Willing to provide a platform for exchange of knowledge.”
Dr. Sahni is an eminent behavioral expert who is also OP, Professor at Jindal Global University and Director of the Center for Criminology and Forensic Studies.
The Supreme Court last week, while hearing a financial scam case, expressed regret over the lack of forensic facilities in the country which is causing backlogs in the criminal justice system. Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Justice M.M. Suresh has highlighted a problem which has been identified earlier in the context of paucity of resources and personnel. This is one of the few reasons why forensic evidence is yet to be used primarily in criminal adjudication within the Indian criminal justice system. Where both law and forensic science aim to reach the truth, justice cannot be prevented by lack of resources, poor gatekeeping or lack of research to keep up with new crime techniques.
Assistant Director of Center for Criminology and Forensic Studies and Assistant Professor of Forensic and Criminology Studies Prof. Poulomi Bhadra also said that ‘the legal profession is still catching on to scientific literacy in forensic science, meanwhile crime trends are changing and the new criminal is becoming increasingly tech-savvy. There is a dire need to improve interdisciplinary understanding between legal and scientific professionals if we are to bridge the gap within the justice system and address crime. We need to understand the strengths and shortcomings of each.
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