Gandhinagar, February 27 Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said on Friday that forensic science is a shield that protects the integrity of justice against both technical deception and informational distortions.
He was speaking at the 4th Convocation of the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) here.
"Forensic science becomes more than just a technical discipline. It becomes a protective shield, safeguarding the integrity of justice against both technical deception and informational distortions," said the CJI.
The digital age has not only transformed how crimes are committed, but also how truth must be discovered. Cyber intrusions, digital fraud, identity manipulation, and transnational data crimes challenge traditional investigative models and demand a new level of analytical sophistication, he said.
The expertise of forensic science professionals serves as a stabilizing force, ensuring that technological advancement strengthens rather than undermines the rule of law, said CJI Surya Kant.
Citizens may not fully understand the technological processes behind forensic analysis, but they trust that these processes are conducted with neutrality, discipline, and integrity, he said.
A total of 1,799 students received degrees at the Convocation. Seventeen of them were awarded PhDs, while 52 students received gold medals.
Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi and Gujarat High Court Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal were among those present at the ceremony.