FSL pulled up for delay in delivering DNA reports in rape case

Additional Sessions Judge Kamini Lau lambasted the forensic science laboratory saying the delays in delivering the reports are "adversely affecting the administration of justice."

"For the last few months, this court has observed that there has been an unusual delay in giving the reports with regard to DNA finger printing on the plea of non-availability of the chemical and many of the reports which are now being received do not appear to be up to the mark / satisfactory," said ASJ Lau.

The court also pulled up the Delhi police for its delay in sending the forensic samples to the FSL in an incest rape case and also ordered action against the erring officials responsible for it.

The case related to the rape of a minor allegedly by her uncle, who was living in her house and had been repeatedly assaulting her sexually after making her unconscious.

The court was irked with the FSL experts who submitted a DNA finger printing report stating that the DNA could not be amplified from any of the victim's samples.

After filing of the report by the FSL expert, the court had directed Additional Secretary (Home) of Delhi Government G P Singh, who is also the officiating director of Rohini-based FSL, to appear before it to explain the delay and also the steps taken by them to expedite it.

Following the direction, Singh had appeared before the court and assured it that immediate steps would be taken so that DNA finger printing reports are filed on priority basis, particularly in cases relating to sexual assault. (More)