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This study examines how circumstantial evidence and forensic evidence are interpreted by the judiciary, particularly in India.

January 17, 2026Open Access

Judicial Interpretation of Forensics in Cases Involving Circumstantial Evidence: A Doctrinal Study

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This study examines how circumstantial evidence and forensic evidence are interpreted by the judiciary, particularly in India.
Doctrinal analysis of circumstantial evidence definitions, history, and classification.
Investigation of the 'Last Scene Theory' and its implications for convictions.
Review of legislative frameworks governing forensic evidence in India and comparisons with other regions.
Analysis of judicial outcomes in serious crimes like sexual crimes, cybercrimes, and homicides.
Use of practical examples to illustrate courts' approaches to forensic evidence.
Identified gaps in judicial reliance on forensic evidence leading to potential misinterpretations.
Proposed measures for better integration of forensic science into legal frameworks.
Highlighted discrepancies in the treatment of circumstantial evidence across different jurisdictions.

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Doctrinal analysis of circumstantial evidence outcomes in legal cases, suggesting improvements in judicial reliance.

Mallick et al. (2026) studied this question.

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