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Crime
Delhi groups demand free forensic experts, await official response
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 19 Aug 2026, 07:03 PM
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A petition in Delhi seeks the provision of free forensic experts for investigations, and the signatories are awaiting a reply from authorities.
Delhi residents and legal advocates have formally requested that the government make forensic experts available at no cost for criminal investigations. The demand, submitted to the Delhi administration, argues that free access to qualified forensic personnel would improve the quality of evidence and ensure timely justice.
The petition highlights cases where lack of affordable forensic support has delayed investigations, urging the authorities to allocate resources or partner with existing forensic labs to meet the need. It calls for a clear policy framework that outlines the eligibility criteria and procedural steps for obtaining such services.
Officials have not yet issued a formal response, and the petitioners have indicated they will pursue further action if the request remains unanswered. The matter is being closely watched by legal professionals who see it as a step toward strengthening the investigative process in the capital.
The petition highlights cases where lack of affordable forensic support has delayed investigations, urging the authorities to allocate resources or partner with existing forensic labs to meet the need. It calls for a clear policy framework that outlines the eligibility criteria and procedural steps for obtaining such services.
Officials have not yet issued a formal response, and the petitioners have indicated they will pursue further action if the request remains unanswered. The matter is being closely watched by legal professionals who see it as a step toward strengthening the investigative process in the capital.