Panel suggests measures to guard against abuse of DNA technology in investigation
February 03, 2021
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh - THE HINDU×
Parliamentary Standing Committee on Science and Technology, headed by Congress MP Jairam Ramesh, cleared the DNA Technology (Use and Application) Regulation Bill while suggesting a a number of amendments.
Ramesh, a former Union Environment Minister, urged the Centre to modify the Bill by incorporating the suggestions of the committee. The Bill envisages the use of DNA technology to substantially minimise errors in the criminal investigation and prosecution system.
Two members, CPI MP Benoy Vishwam and Asadudin Owaisi of AIMIM, submitted a dissent note to the panel expressing concern on the possible abuse of DNA technology to target different segments of the society based on factors like religion, caste or political views. “These fears are not entirely unfounded and have to be recognised and addressed by the Government and by the P
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