<p>He was speaking at the inauguration of an international symposium and CME on Forensic Science Services organised jointly by JSS University and Gujarat Forensic Sciences University (GFSU) here on Saturday.<br /><br />Continuing, he said all forensic science experts should look for the facts and give a non-partisan, impartial and neutral opinion on investigations conducted by them.<br /><br />Few doctors come prepared for evidence, and some of them have in-depth knowledge. <br /><br />However, they should be well-prepared as their knowledge would be tested during cross examination at court. Doctors should have a bearing on this aspect, he added. <br /><br />Whenever, the accused cause miscarriage without the consent of the woman, the punishment is very severe. Nowadays, medicines are enough to cause damage. Doctors should give a honest opinion without any sympathy, he said.<br /><br />JSS University vice-chancellor Dr B Suresh said material gain and emotion are the two reasons that cause crime. Criminals pride themselves when they are not caught as they have taken a pre-meditated step. But, every criminal leaves behind a footprint. It is for forensic science experts to find that one footprint and catch the culprit, he added. <br /><br />Forensic science has taken a new dimension with the development of DNA analysis. <br /><br />However, major challenges are in the areas of cyber crime, he said. Dr Suresh said the university would launch an M Sc programme and a one-year PG diploma course in forensics soon. <br /><br />Earlier, bureau of police research and development director Radhakrishna Kini A and JSS University registrar Mruthyunjaya P Kulenur signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the occasion for undertaking of collaborative research studies in the areas of interest to police and correctional administration.<br /><br />JSSU pro-chancellor B N Betkerur, JSS Medical College principal Dr H Basavanagowdappa, GFSU Institute of Behaviourial Sciences director Dr S L Vaya and Dr B M Balaraj were present.<br /><br />Suicide or homicide?<br /><br />Citing an interesting case concerning forensic experts, JSSU vice-chancellor Dr B Suresh said, “Once a man who wanted to commit suicide went to the 10th floor of his building and jumped off killing self. However, he didn’t die due to his fall from the height as there was a safety net put-up on the first floor. Instead, he was hit by the bullet. <br /><br />It so happened that when the man reached near the second floor of the building during his fall, a husband fired a bullet accidentally during his quarrel with his wife, which hit the falling man. It was later considered as homicide, as the man had died of bullet wounds.”<br /></p>
<p>He was speaking at the inauguration of an international symposium and CME on Forensic Science Services organised jointly by JSS University and Gujarat Forensic Sciences University (GFSU) here on Saturday.<br /><br />Continuing, he said all forensic science experts should look for the facts and give a non-partisan, impartial and neutral opinion on investigations conducted by them.<br /><br />Few doctors come prepared for evidence, and some of them have in-depth knowledge. <br /><br />However, they should be well-prepared as their knowledge would be tested during cross examination at court. Doctors should have a bearing on this aspect, he added. <br /><br />Whenever, the accused cause miscarriage without the consent of the woman, the punishment is very severe. Nowadays, medicines are enough to cause damage. Doctors should give a honest opinion without any sympathy, he said.<br /><br />JSS University vice-chancellor Dr B Suresh said material gain and emotion are the two reasons that cause crime. Criminals pride themselves when they are not caught as they have taken a pre-meditated step. But, every criminal leaves behind a footprint. It is for forensic science experts to find that one footprint and catch the culprit, he added. <br /><br />Forensic science has taken a new dimension with the development of DNA analysis. <br /><br />However, major challenges are in the areas of cyber crime, he said. Dr Suresh said the university would launch an M Sc programme and a one-year PG diploma course in forensics soon. <br /><br />Earlier, bureau of police research and development director Radhakrishna Kini A and JSS University registrar Mruthyunjaya P Kulenur signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the occasion for undertaking of collaborative research studies in the areas of interest to police and correctional administration.<br /><br />JSSU pro-chancellor B N Betkerur, JSS Medical College principal Dr H Basavanagowdappa, GFSU Institute of Behaviourial Sciences director Dr S L Vaya and Dr B M Balaraj were present.<br /><br />Suicide or homicide?<br /><br />Citing an interesting case concerning forensic experts, JSSU vice-chancellor Dr B Suresh said, “Once a man who wanted to commit suicide went to the 10th floor of his building and jumped off killing self. However, he didn’t die due to his fall from the height as there was a safety net put-up on the first floor. Instead, he was hit by the bullet. <br /><br />It so happened that when the man reached near the second floor of the building during his fall, a husband fired a bullet accidentally during his quarrel with his wife, which hit the falling man. It was later considered as homicide, as the man had died of bullet wounds.”<br /></p>
