Significance of Forensic Evidence in Sexual Offences

Abstract

Sexual offences in reality are dangerous attack only human body because the offenders are generally molest and sexually torture the victims without their consent. She is directly injured and undermines the dignity, modesty and steam of the victim who suffered such attacks. In Indian criminal law, rape is regarded as a heinous crime. But Indian society stigmatizes and brings shame to the victims who suffered the most. Thus, at this stage, medical and forensic evidence plays an important role and also plays a vital role in the work and uncovering the onset of rape. However, these are mere detection tools and might be used only the crime is reportable at intervals the right length, that doesn't happen during a majority of cases concerning sexual offences. Moreover, repeatedly the medical evidences don't seem to be properly recorded and documented thereby resulting in a poor rate of conviction, particularly in cases of rape.