Publisher's Synopsis
Police are the entry point in the criminal justice system and a door for access to justice. If its core function of investigation is compromised due to political interference, vested interest or corruption coupled with inefficiency, it will surely lead to miscarriage of justice at the door, an experienced police officer, believes in scientific investigation, averred.In legal terms investigation includes all the proceedings for the collection of evidence conducted by a police officer or by any person who is authorized by a Magistrate in this behalf, -A good investigation is a rigorous process that consist of identification, collection, preservation and presentation of evidence in court of Law.-Investigation means scrutiny, search or an inquiry into a matter to find out truth, to know about facts or solve crime.Investigation is, -A multidisciplinary approach.-Involves systematic and logical thinking.-Requires minutes and detailed inspection.-Includes observation, examination and fact finding inquiry of witnesses.-A rigorous process based on evidence.-Code of Criminal Procedure draws distinction between investigation and Inquiry.Goals of Investigation, -To recognize evidence: -To Collect Evidence: -Preservation of Evidence.-Documentation of crime and other proceed
