Role of Forensic Science in Investigation of Rape Against Women: A Comparative Study of India, UK and Australia by Urvashi Attri – Whitesmann Publishing

OVERVIEW

Role of Forensic Science in Investigation of Rape Against Women: A Comparative Study of India, UK and Australia, authored by Urvashi Attri and published by Whitesmann Publishing, is an in-depth scholarly work exploring the crucial role of forensic evidence in sexual assault investigations and judicial proceedings.

The book provides a rigorous comparative analysis across three major common-law jurisdictions—India, the United Kingdom, and Australia. It evaluates forensic methodologies, DNA profiling, evidence preservation protocols, medico-legal procedures, and evidentiary standards in sexual offence trials. Designed for legal practitioners, forensic experts, law enforcement officers, and academic researchers, this work highlights best practices and statutory reforms required to improve conviction rates and criminal justice administration.

KEY FEATURES

• Author: Urvashi Attri

• Publisher: Whitesmann Publishing

• Comparative Jurisprudential Framework: Cross-country comparative analysis analyzing legal and procedural frameworks in India, the UK, and Australia.

• Forensic Evidence Analysis: Detailed evaluation of DNA evidence, biological traces, fingerprinting, chain of custody, and crime scene preservation in rape investigations.

• Medico-Legal Integration: Examines standard medical examination protocols, rape kits, and the role of medical officers in securing admissible court evidence.

• Judicial & Statutory Reform Lens: Identifies systemic loopholes, evidentiary delays, and best international practices to reform sexual assault prosecution.

WHAT THIS BOOK COVERS

• Introduction to Forensic Science in Crime Against Women: The evolving interface between criminal jurisprudence, forensic investigation, and constitutional safeguards.

• Comparative Legal Frameworks: Statutory provisions, evidence rules, and procedural guidelines governing sexual offences in India, the UK, and Australia.

• Evidence Collection & Chain of Custody: Critical steps in securing biological evidence, maintaining chain of custody, and avoiding contamination during investigation.

• Judicial Admissibility & Expert Testimony: Analysis of landmark court judgments evaluating expert forensic testimony and DNA probability in trial courts.

WHO SHOULD BUY

• Criminal Defence Advocates & Prosecutors: Strengthening trial strategies, cross-examination of expert witnesses, and evidentiary arguments in sexual assault cases.

• Forensic Scientists & Medico-Legal Experts: Understanding legal standards for evidence collection, court admissibility, and expert witness reporting.

• Police & Investigating Officers: Adopting standardized forensic procedures and protocols during crime scene investigation and evidence handling.

• Legal Academicians, Researchers & Students: Conducting advanced research in criminal law, forensic medicine, criminology, and comparative law.

WHY THIS BOOK 

• Global Perspective: Offers actionable insights by benchmarking Indian forensic and legal standards against advanced frameworks in the UK and Australia.

• Bridge Between Science & Law: Translates complex forensic scientific protocols into practical legal context for trial lawyers and judges.

• Focus on Criminal Justice Reform: Provides constructive recommendations for improving investigation quality, forensic lab capacity, and judicial outcomes.

PRODUCT DETAILS

• Title: Role of Forensic Science in Investigation of Rape Against Women: A Comparative Study of India, UK and Australia

• Author: Urvashi Attri

• Publisher: Whitesmann Publishing

• Language: English

• Format: Paperback

BENEFITS

• Enhances courtroom performance when examining or challenging forensic and DNA evidence.

• Serves as an authoritative guide for policy development, police training, and forensic laboratory protocols.

• Delivers essential comparative data for scholarly research and LL.M./Ph.D. legal dissertations.

CALL TO ACTION

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