CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF THE HUMAN DNA PROFILING BILL, 2015

ABSTRACT

DNA, or deoxyribonucleic acid, is the hereditary material in humans and almost all other
organisms. Mostly it is located in the cell nucleus (where it is called nuclear DNA), but a
small amount of DNA can also be found in the mitochondria (where it is called mitochondrial
DNA or mtDNA).

In the recent times, Courts, police investigations and the medical experts have relied heavily
upon the available DNA database. However, there is much hullabaloo about the lack of
proper laws, the vague language and whether these samples are of actual value or not.

This paper defines DNA and gives a brief background regarding the evolution it brought in
the field of Forensic science. Further, it discusses the relationship between forensic science
and law; the application of DNA evidence in medical, agricultural and legal fields. The DNA
Bill of 2007 and the Human DNA Profiling Bill, 2015 have been critically analysed. The
paper ends with a few suggestions for the upcoming laws.

The aim is to define the concept and set out the need, application and improvements required
for proper implementation of laws on DNA evidence and delivery of justice.

PERSONAL INFORMATION

NAME: Roop Chaudhary

DESIGNATION: Student, Army Institute of Law, Mohali.

E-MAIL ID: roopchaudhary97@gmail.com

CONTACT NUMBER: +918968374603

OFFICIAL ADDRESS: B-144, Rail Nagar, Sector – J, Aashiana, Near Bangla Bazaar,
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh – 226012.