Authors: Soham Vakil

Affiliation: Symbiosis Law School, Symbiosis International University, PuneSymbiosis Law School, Symbiosis International University, Pune

Abstract:

Forensic science is a field that operates within the confines of the legal system and has the potential to make a significant contribution to assisting justice in the investigation of crimes and other severe transgressions such as rape, kidnapping, etc. Its objective is to guide individuals conducting these criminal investigations by assisting them in recognizing and retrieving evidence at crime scenes, as well as providing reliable and foolproof information on which they may unequivocally rely in the settlement of criminal and civil issues. Murder, rape, accident-related occurrences, undisclosed individuals, displaced persons, fraud-related instances, and forgeries are all examples of criminal activity which can be investigated through the application of forensic science. However, when one thinks of forensic science, it is often limited to fingerprints, blood, semen, and such, while nature often gets overlooked. The surroundings can be massive indicators of criminal activity and forensic science can be applied to gauge just how. There is a branch of science wherein insects are used for solving crimes, which is called forensic entomology and through this research paper, the author aims to make readers, aware of exactly how INSECTS, can be used as clues, proof, and evidence at a crime scene and in the court of law.

Keywords: Insects, Blowflies, Maggots, Murder

Vol & Issue: VOL.1, ISSUE No.1, July 2022