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To lay down the basic policies in application of Forensic Science to crime investigation and to ensure progressive development of Forensic Science services in the State in a time bound manner. |
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To oversee implementation of the recommendations contained in the National Human Rights Commission Core Group Report-1999, Plan for modernization of Forensic Science set-up in Himachal Pradesh 2000 and the two member committee report on Forensic Science submitted by Dr. M. S. Rao, Director-cum-Chief Forensic Scientist, Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India, New Delhi on 31.3.2000 to Home Department in a phased manner. |
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To ensure autonomy, transparency, impartiality and credibility of the Forensic Science reports in the State and that of the Forensic Science institutions. |
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To identify needs for creation of different specialties/facilities in Forensic Science set-up in the State and providing facilities for the same. This will include creation of Regional Forensic Science Laboratories with mobile units at Range headquarters in Himachal Pradesh for providing quick response Forensic Science at the scene of crime. |
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To ensure that forensic inputs are effectively utilized in investigation and prosecution and to lay down training and communications policies for the purpose. |
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To analyze important cases of investigation/prosecution failure to identify additional forensic inputs that may be necessary to raise the success rate of conviction. |
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To approve the Annual Report of the Forensic Science Lab. and its contribution to investigation and successful Prosecution. |
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