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Bengaluru 2 Regional FSL, 6 DNA, Digital Forensics (Combining Davangere 3 sections of Computer, Mobile and Audio-Video Forensic) 3 Regional FSL, 7 DNA, Digital Forensics (Combining Mangaluru 3 sections of Computer, Mobile and Audio-Video Forensic) 4 Regional FSL, 6 DNA, Digital Forensics (Combining Belagavi 3 sections of Computer, Mobile and Audio-Video Forensic) 5 Regional FSL, 6 DNA, Digital Forensics (Combining Kalburgi 3 sections of Computer, Mobile and Audio-Video Forensic) 6 Regional FSL, 6 DNA, Digital Forensics (Combining Mysuru 3 sections of Computer, Mobile and Audio-Video Forensic) 7 Regional FSL, - Biology, Chemistry, Toxicology, Hubli Question Documents, Fire Arms, Physical, DNA, Digital Forensics (Combining 3 sections of Computer, Mobile and Audio-Video Forensic) 8 Regional FSL, - Biology, Chemistry, Toxicology, Ballari Question Documents, Fire Arms, Physical, DNA, Digital Forensics (Combining 3 sections of Computer, Mobile and Audio-Video Forensic) 5.5. The Government intends to procure the required modern equipment and machines as per the action plan depending on the availability of funds and allocation of budget, a sum of Rs.6.98 crores has been sanctioned on 16.01.2021 to strengthen the DNA section of the SFSL for the year 2020-21 under WP NO.2739 OF 2021 the NIRMBHAYA scheme, and another Rs.6.8 crores would be made available in the year 2021-22 once the first phase of procurement is completed. 5.6. The State Level Empowerment Committee had approved the proposal for procurement of equipment worth Rs.22.00 crores for the SFSL and RFSL for the year 2021-22, but, however, has stated that necessary orders will be issued after concurrence with the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.

12.7. That the sections which are already operational do not cater to all the requirements of forensic investigation, there are various new sections that are required which are not even in contemplation. Some of the new sections that could be considered are digital forensics, narco analysis, digital equipment analysis, forensic audit of accounts etc. WP NO.2739 OF 2021 12.8. That there is a three year plan prepared by the FSL for the purpose of procurement of equipment as also recruitment which is being implemented.

32.6. Digital forensics is the application of proven scientific methods and techniques in order to recover data from electronic / digital media. Digital Forensic specialists work in the field as well as in the lab. 32.7. Ear print analysis is used as a means of forensic identification intended as an identification tool similar to fingerprinting. An ear-print is a two-dimensional reproduction of the parts of the outer ear that have WP NO.2739 OF 2021 touched a specific surface (most commonly the helix, antihelix, tragus and antitragus). 32.8. Election forensics is the use of statistics to determine if election results are normal or abnormal. And also to look into and detect the cases concerning gerrymandering.
34.15. We direct the State and the Director of Forensic Science Laboratory to operationalise the additional sections, which have been proposed viz., DNA testing, Digital Forensic (combining of 3 sections of Computer, Mobile and Audio-Video Forensics) in all the Regional Forensic Science within a period of one year from the date of the uploading of this order on the website of the High Court. A status cum compliance report indicating the same to be filed within 2 weeks of the end of the above time period. 34.16. We direct that the Additional Regional Forensic Science Laboratories at Hubbali and Bellary consisting of all 13 sections be operationalised within a period of one year from the date of the uploading of WP NO.2739 OF 2021 this order on the website of the High Court. A status cum compliance report indicating the same to be filed within 2 weeks of the end of the above time period. 34.17. Certain new sections like Advanced Digital Forensic, Explosives, Wildlife forensics and other sections as extracted and detailed above are required to be established and made operational in the State Forensic Science Laboratory as also all the Regional Forensic Science Laboratories. We direct that the same be done within 9 months from the date of the uploading of this order on the website of the High Court. A status cum compliance report indicating the same to be filed within 2 weeks of the end of the above time period.