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2 October 2026

Dr. J. M. Vyas: The Forensic Scientist Who Helped Build India’s Forensic Education Ecosystem

Dr. J. M. Vyas’s journey from Gujarat’s forensic laboratories to NFSU reflects decades of work in forensic science, education and institution building.

India’s New Criminal Laws Bet Big on DNA Fingerprinting- But Is the System Ready?

India’s new criminal laws expand the use of DNA fingerprinting in investigations, raising opportunities for scientific justice alongside privacy and forensic challenges.

When Forensic Science Fails: The Alfred Swinton Case

The Alfred Swinton case reveals how flawed forensic science, cognitive bias, and wrongful conviction exposed the urgent need for reliability and accountability.

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