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National Human Rights Commission
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expansion
The core meeting of the National Human Rights Committee was held. Meanwhile, NHRC Chairman Justice (Rani) Arun Kumar Mishra said there is a need to increase the number of technologically advanced forensic laboratories in India for speedy tests. The NHRC said in a statement that a core meeting on reforms in the criminal justice system was organized on Wednesday.
A training academy with a surgery department should also be established.
According to the announcement, during the discussion it was emphasized that the public prosecutors have a very important role in the trial phase. A cadre-based service is necessary to ensure transparency and competence in the appointment of public prosecutors. A training academy with a research and analysis department for public prosecutors should also be established. The meeting also supported the office with infrastructure for attorneys. At the same time, questioning witnesses should be the domain of public prosecutors and not judges.
It is also necessary to strengthen digital forensics
NHRC Chairman Mishra said that forensic investigation has an important role in the criminal justice system. Delay in forensic investigation leads to delay in justice. NHRC chief said that cyber crimes are increasing these days. In such a situation there is a need to strengthen digital forensics to face new challenges He emphasized the systematic coordination between the government prosecutors, forensic teams and the police, saying that it is difficult for the common man to understand the court’s decisions.
