Rise of Digital Forensics and its impact on criminal justice: A study of tools and techniques involved

Abstract : With the technological advancement in various fields, the digital forensics technology has also been revolutionized and as a result, criminal justice system has been substantially changed. However, various information technologies has not just enabled the researchers to find out the criminals but also helped them to identify the root cause for crimes. Along with that, there has been a growth in justice system as a result of the technological advancements. In the study, various aspects of digital forensics have been identified and described effectively. In India, the numbers of crimes are growing faster and their techniques are changing as well. That is creating challenges to make justice against it without adequate evidence. In that case, which kinds of evidence can be collected and from which resources, have been discussed here with clear information. How the technological changes are impacting the criminal investigation procedures and bringing more efficiency, have been discussed as well.