Forensic evidence: History, development and Pakistani scenario

This qualitative study aims to delve into the broader ramifications of forensic evidence concerning the criminal justice system, as studies navigate the complex junction of science, law, and ethics. Forensic science has solved cold cases and stopped false convictions, ushering in a new age of transparency, accountability, and technology that the legal system is only now starting to understand. Before moving on to a comprehensive overview of the criminal investigation process, justice, and will, the article concludes by emphasizing the significance of understanding that forensic science is an ever-changing discipline. Forensic evidence has gained importance in Pakistan’s criminal justice system, especially following advancements in DNA testing, digital forensics, and other investigative tools. The Pakistani courts increasingly rely on forensic science to resolve disputes, especially in high-profile criminal cases such as terrorism, murder, and sexual assault. There are obstacles persist in the collection, preservation, and interpretation of forensic evidence. The credibility of this evidence is additionally subject to judicial examination as stipulated in Article 164 of the QSO, 1984, which confers upon the court the authority to admit evidence acquired through contemporary technologies.