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- Title
IMPLEMENTING CODIS IN INDIA-A DOUBLE EDGED SWORD.
- Authors
Khatak, Sunita; Wadhwa, Naman; Poonam
- Abstract
DNA based data has revolutionized the field of Forensic Sciences in developed countries. Earlier, the Forensic experts used to rely on fingerprints but with the discovery of DNA Fingerprinting, which is a method used for deciphering the genetic code of an individual, cases can be solved with much precision and well on time. Surprisingly, 99.9% of DNA in each individual is same and only the 0.1% is unique to each individual and out of that the main focus lies on Short tandem repeats which are repetitive sequences of DNA and 13 core STR loci are specifically exploited for DNA Database. In developed nations, there are much efficient systems like Combined DNA Indexing System (CODIS) which is a database of the genetic makeup of crime suspects, repeated offenders and criminals. However, information like that in DNA is unique to each individual and can't be changed, once leaked or misused and thus there are ethical and social concerns pertaining to the same which are directly linked to the social repute of a person. There is a great need to ponder over the possible challenges associated with collecting the DNA based information of an individual and its possible misuse. Implementation of CODIS in India needs a blueprint to be planned only after a deeper public awareness and taking into consideration all ethical, social, privacy issues. Implementing combined DNA indexing system in India is really a double edge sword for the prevalent government and has become the need of the hour.
- Subjects
COMBINED DNA Index System; FORENSIC sciences; DEVELOPED countries
- Publication
Journal of Advanced Scientific Research, 2020, Vol 11, p37
- ISSN
0976-9595
- Publication type
Article