Directors of Central and State Forensic Science Laboratories Meet in Chandigarh to Strengthen Forensic Science Services as per New Criminal Laws

A national meet of forensic science laboratory directors was held in Chandigarh on May 23, 2025, to discuss strengthening forensic services under India's new criminal laws.

Key discussions highlighted the mandatory role of forensic experts at crime scenes, specifically under Section 176(3) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), with a significant budget allocated for its implementation.