Panjim, April 27 -- Marking World DNA Day, Dr Pinky Anand, former Additional Solicitor General of India, launched Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the collection of forensic evidence to strengthen the justice system for victims of gender-based violence.

The SOPs document is the culmination of two workshops convened in Goa by Dr Anand, to share expertise and understanding of how forensic evidence can improve judicial outcomes for victims.

Beginning in January 2024 with a series of Roundtables, participants took a victim-centric approach to gender-based crimes. This was followed by a forensics workshop in December 2024, which brought together eminent experts from the police, medical profession, prosecution, judiciary and academia....