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Research / Review Paper · September 2026

Why Are Minors Involved in Crime? A Multidimensional Review of Psychological, Social, Family, Educational and Environmental Factors Behind Juvenile Delinquency in India

Ms. Harapriya Sahoo

B.Sc. Forensic Science (First Year Student)

Abstract

Juvenile delinquency is a complex social, developmental and forensic issue. Recent Indian crime data show that registered cases involving juveniles increased from 31,365 in 2023 to 34,878 in 2024, an 11.2% rise, with 77.7% of apprehended juveniles in 2024 aged 16–18. This review examines family relationships, peer influence, psychological and behavioural development, school engagement, socioeconomic conditions, community environment and digital exposure. It analyses selected Indian juvenile-justice cases and discusses the balance between accountability, public safety and rehabilitation, while clarifying that registered cases are not convictions and risk factors are probabilistic associations rather than deterministic causes.

What the paper covers

Rising registered cases

Juvenile cases rose 11.2% from 2023 to 2024, with 77.7% of apprehended juveniles in the 16–18 age group — figures read as registered cases, not convictions.

Multidimensional risk model

Family conflict, delinquent peer association, school disengagement, socioeconomic stress, community disorder and digital exposure interact as probabilistic risk domains.

Landmark case analysis

Reviews Dr. Subramanian Swamy v. Raju (2014) and Shilpa Mittal v. State of NCT of Delhi (2020) to trace the accountability-versus-rehabilitation debate.

Protective factors & prevention

Prosocial peers, parental supervision, school attachment, mentoring and safe recreation can interrupt the pathway — prevention should strengthen protection, not label children.

Keywords

Juvenile DelinquencyChildren in Conflict with LawAdolescencePeer InfluenceFamily EnvironmentJuvenile Justice Act 2015RehabilitationForensic Science
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Review Paper · March 2026

Recent Advancement in Crime Scene Investigation: Rapid DNA Field Analysis

Ms. Stuti Yadav

M.Sc. Forensic Science, Department of Anthropology, University of Lucknow

Abstract

Crime Scene Investigation is a multidisciplinary scientific process built on the systematic identification, documentation, collection, preservation and analysis of evidence. Rapid DNA analysis is reshaping that process by enabling near-instantaneous profiling of biological evidence directly in the field. Traditional workflows depend on centralised laboratories and can take days to weeks, delaying investigative decisions and court proceedings. Automated, portable Rapid DNA instruments now allow personnel to generate short tandem repeat (STR) profiles within hours from blood, saliva or touch DNA. This review examines the technical developments, operational workflows, field deployment, validation studies and legal integration of Rapid DNA systems, compares them with conventional laboratory methods, and discusses ethical, legal and privacy considerations including CODIS compatibility, data security and evidentiary standards. Future directions point to AI-driven analytics, expanded loci coverage and multi-sample multiplexing.

What the paper covers

90–120 minute profiles

Portable instruments integrate extraction, PCR amplification and capillary electrophoresis into one automated unit, replacing multi-day laboratory turnaround.

Concordance above 99%

Validation studies report >99% concordance with laboratory STR profiling for high-quality blood and saliva; buccal swabs ~98–99%, touch DNA remains the weakest link.

CODIS-compatible

Field-generated profiles can be uploaded to national databases when FBI quality assurance standards and automated allele validation are met.

Limits worth stating

Reduced sensitivity on degraded or low-template DNA, narrower multiplexing, and performance drift under heat, humidity and UV exposure.

Keywords

Crime Scene InvestigationRapid DNA AnalysisSTR ProfilingField-Forward ForensicsCODISPortable Forensic Systems
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