A Case Study: DNA Analysis - a Key to Save Innocent in Rape Case

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A Case Study: DNA Analysis - a Key to Save Innocent in Rape Case

Journal Title: International Journal of Health Sciences and Research - Year 2017, Vol 7, Issue 6

Abstract

The maternal uncle was falsely implicated by a victim aged 16 in the crime of rape under section 376 of Indian Penal Code after detection of pregnancy during regular medical check-up at government shelter home. He was saved from being punished for the crime which was not at all committed by him only with the help of mismatch of his DNA paternity with the aborted fetus of victim. DNA paternity test had given new direction to case and in further investigation the real accuse who was her brother-in-law found matched paternity with aborted fetus. It was the DNA test that brought relief to suspect who was falsely implicated by victim to save her sister’s family life. The charge of 376 shifted to real accuse i.e. brother-in-law of Victim. Hon’ble court sentenced him rigorous imprisonment for seven years and fined him Rs.2000/- for raping a minor on the basis of DNA paternity test report.

Authors and Affiliations

Vaishali B. Mahajan

Keywords

DNA Profiling Polymerase Chain Reaction Short Tandem Repeats.

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