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IJCIRAS2051
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Title:
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DIGITAL FORENSICS UNDER ATTACK: CRIMINAL LIABILITY AND THE INTEGRITY OF FORENSIC DATABASES
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International Journal Of Creative and Innovative Research In All Studies |
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IJCIRAS |
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2581-5334 |
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Volume 8 Issue 11 |
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7
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| Published On: |
7/18/2026 4:24:14 AM (MM/dd/yyyy) |
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http://www.ijciras.com/PublishedPaper/IJCIRAS2051.pdf |
Main Author Details
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Name:
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Dr. Bhagwan Das |
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Government Law College, Pali (Rajasthan) |
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Abstract
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Law and Legislature |
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Chain of Custody, Criminal Liability, Cybersecurity, Digital Evidence, Forensic Databases, Rule of Law |
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The increasing use of digital forensic databases in modern criminal justice systems has changed the way evidence is collected, protected, analyzed and presented in courts. These archives have improved the efficiency of investigations and the accuracy of evidence but have also made the archives vulnerable to cyberattacks, unauthorized access, data tampering, and other digital interference. The integrity of forensic databases is necessary to ensure fair trials, public confidence in the judicial system, and the evidentiary value of digital recordings. The article presents a detailed analysis of the legal consequences of cyber manipulation of forensic databases, especially focusing on criminal liability for the illegal change, destruction, falsification or compromise of forensic evidence. This present study uses a doctrinal and comparative research methodology to examine the adequacy of India’s existing legal framework, namely the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, Information Technology Act, 2000 and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, to restrict cyber intrusions of forensic evidence. It also considers the institutional processes necessary to protect critical forensic infrastructure and evaluates whether the current regulatory framework is sufficient to address new cyber risks. The study compares forensic database protection systems in the United States, the United Kingdom, and China, and identifies global best practices that could inform future reforms in India. The paper delves into the judicial ramifications of compromised forensic data, demonstrating how breaches in database integrity can undermine the credibility of evidence, reduce the effectiveness of criminal prosecutions and increase the risk of wrongful convictions or acquittals. The article also calls for extensive legal, technological and institutional reforms to bolster cybersecurity standards, increase accountability, improve chain-of-custody procedures and set up strong governance structures for forensic databases. It argues for the protection of the integrity and security of forensic databases as a technological necessity and constitutional responsibility to provide due process, maintain the credibility of criminal investigations, and enhance the rule of law in a more digital criminal justice system. |
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IEEE
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Dr. Bhagwan Das, "DIGITAL FORENSICS UNDER ATTACK: CRIMINAL LIABILITY AND THE INTEGRITY OF FORENSIC DATABASES", International Journal Of Creative and Innovative Research In All Studies,
vol. 8, no. 11, pp. 1-7, 2026.
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MLA
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Dr. Bhagwan Das "DIGITAL FORENSICS UNDER ATTACK: CRIMINAL LIABILITY AND THE INTEGRITY OF FORENSIC DATABASES." International Journal Of Creative and Innovative Research In All Studies,
vol 8, no. 11, 2026, pp. 1-7.
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APA
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Dr. Bhagwan Das (2026). DIGITAL FORENSICS UNDER ATTACK: CRIMINAL LIABILITY AND THE INTEGRITY OF FORENSIC DATABASES. International Journal Of Creative and Innovative Research In All Studies,
8(11), 1-7.
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DIGITAL FORENSICS UNDER ATTACK: CRIMINAL LIABILITY AND THE INTEGRITY OF FORENSIC DATABASES
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