Examination reports on file

DNA profiling in a sexual assault investigation

RFSL Pune · 18 September 2023 · DNA

The male profile from the vaginal swab, cervical swab, leggings and bedsheet matched the accused at all 20 autosomal STR loci and Amelogenin. Random match probability estimated at less than 1 in 10^18.

Aluminium phosphide poisoning, viscera and blood

RFSL Aurangabad · 22 November 2022 · Toxicology

Aluminium phosphide and its metabolite phosphine were detected in stomach contents, liver and blood. Phosphine equivalent in blood 2.8 ug/ml. Findings are consistent with fatal aluminium phosphide poisoning.

Mobile device extraction in an investment fraud investigation

RFSL Pune · 05 March 2024 · Cyber Forensic

Recovered WhatsApp databases including deleted messages, fraudulent scheme documents, call logs and a deleted note containing OTP and account credentials. Full extraction report with hash values issued on sealed digital media.

Parentage determination by STR analysis

RFSL Nagpur · 27 August 2019 · DNA

Alleles of the child are accounted for in the combined alleles of the mother and the alleged father at all 15 autosomal STR loci. The alleged father cannot be excluded as the biological father.

Questioned signature on a disputed will

DFSL Mumbai (Kalina) · 09 October 2020 · Questioned Documents

The questioned signature shows significant differences in individual characteristics from the admitted and specimen signatures and is not consistent with the natural handwriting of the deceased.

Post-blast residue examination

DFSL Mumbai (Kalina) · 15 May 2017 · Explosives

Residue of RDX (Cyclonite) detected in debris and swabs. No PETN or TNT detected in the samples examined.

CCTV video authentication from a DVR hard disk

RFSL Nagpur · 19 September 2022 · Cyber Forensic

No evidence of tampering, editing or insertion of frames in the segments examined. Timestamps are consistent with the DVR system clock at the time of extraction.

Tool mark comparison, crowbar and iron grill

DFSL Mumbai (Kalina) · 22 July 2019 · Physics

The tool marks on the iron grill are consistent with the working edge of the crowbar marked as exhibit.

Partial profile from degraded skeletal remains

RFSL Pune · 14 April 2021 · DNA

Partial DNA profile obtained at 12 of 20 autosomal loci. The profile is suitable for comparison but has limited discriminatory power because of degradation.

Serological examination of bloodstained clothes and weapon

RFSL Nagpur · 19 November 2012 · Biology & Serology

Human blood of group A detected on the clothes and the blade of the weapon. No DNA profiling was carried out.

Supplementary DNA report on expanded STR re-analysis

DFSL Mumbai (Kalina) · 12 February 2024 · DNA

Re-analysis using an expanded STR kit confirms the earlier conclusion with a higher Combined Paternity Index.

Species identification of seized skin and bones

RFSL Nagpur · 30 August 2022 · Wildlife DNA

The DNA sequence matches Panthera tigris. The material is of tiger origin.

Combined serology and DNA examination in a murder investigation

RFSL Aurangabad · 21 November 2023 · Biology + DNA

One suspect matched the major DNA profile on the weapon and several scene stains. The second suspect was excluded.

STR profiling of vaginal swab against accused reference

RFSL Kolhapur · 28 June 2012 · DNA

The DNA profile developed from the exhibit is consistent with the reference profile of the accused at all loci examined.

Examination of stains on bedsheet in a sexual assault investigation

RFSL Kolhapur · 26 September 2016 · Biology & Serology

The supplementary screening covers the additional articles forwarded after the first report.

Mixture interpretation on a bloodstained weapon

Directorate of Forensic Science Laboratories, Mumbai · 24 September 2012 · DNA

The profile obtained from the skeletal remains is consistent with biological parentage of the reference individuals examined.

Imaging and examination of a laptop hard disk

RFSL Amravati · 27 August 2015 · Cyber Forensic

Application data protected by encryption could not be decoded with the tool versions available, and only the accessible partitions were recovered.

Examination of ganja recovered from a vehicle

RFSL Solapur · 12 November 2022 · Narcotics

The material answers the tests for a narcotic drug within the meaning of the NDPS Act, and the quantified purity is recorded in the schedule appended to this report.

Examination of retained viscera on court direction

RFSL Pune · 16 January 2018 · Toxicology

Organophosphate insecticide residue was detected in the viscera and confirmed by mass spectrometry.

Examination of retained viscera on court direction

RFSL Nashik · 22 January 2019 · Toxicology

The state of preservation of the viscera did not permit a reliable finding, and the result is reported with that limitation.

Examination of a chassis number restored by chemical etching

RFSL Nagpur · 07 June 2017 · Physics

Corrosion had removed the strained metal below the stamped characters and no characters could be restored.

Analysis of a memory card recovered from the accused

RFSL Kolhapur · 14 August 2024 · Cyber Forensic

The device was received in a powered on state without shielding, and the integrity of volatile data could not be assured.

Examination of an erased and rewritten entry in a register

RFSL Pune · 21 March 2012 · Questioned Documents

The person who wrote the admitted specimen signatures also wrote the questioned signature marked Q1.

Examination of detonators and safety fuse recovered from a quarry

RFSL Ratnagiri · 12 April 2022 · Explosives

Additional debris forwarded later carried the same residue pattern as recorded earlier.

Purity determination of a heroin seizure

RFSL Nanded · 25 January 2021 · Narcotics

The material does not answer the tests for any narcotic drug or psychotropic substance listed in the schedule to the Act.

Determination of the origin of stains on seized clothing

Directorate of Forensic Science Laboratories, Mumbai · 20 June 2008 · Biology & Serology

The stains on the exhibit answered the tests for human blood, and the material has been referred for DNA profiling.

Determination of range of firing from residue pattern

RFSL Solapur · 17 July 2015 · Ballistics

The deformed bullet and the test fired bullets bear agreeing land and groove markings, establishing that both were fired through the same barrel.

Forensic extraction of a mobile handset under Section 65B

Directorate of Forensic Science Laboratories, Mumbai · 12 October 2012 · Cyber Forensic

A forensic image was acquired with hash values matching before and after examination, and the recovered records are annexed with a certificate under Section 65B.

Examination of viscera in a suspected poisoning death

RFSL Aurangabad · 02 September 2019 · Toxicology

Ethyl alcohol was detected and quantified in the blood sample at a concentration above the statutory limit.

Mixture interpretation on a bloodstained weapon

RFSL Amravati · 02 November 2017 · DNA

The DNA profile developed from the exhibit is consistent with the reference profile of the accused at all loci examined.

Screening and confirmation of aluminium phosphide exposure

RFSL Nashik · 28 April 2012 · Toxicology

Organophosphate insecticide residue was detected in the viscera and confirmed by mass spectrometry.

Country made pistol examination with test firing

RFSL Nanded · 10 December 2013 · Ballistics

The deformed bullet and the test fired bullets bear agreeing land and groove markings, establishing that both were fired through the same barrel.

Imaging and examination of a laptop hard disk

RFSL Ratnagiri · 10 March 2014 · Cyber Forensic

A forensic image was acquired with hash values matching before and after examination, and the recovered records are annexed with a certificate under Section 65B.

Forensic extraction of a mobile handset under Section 65B

RFSL Nagpur · 22 March 2008 · Cyber Forensic

Re-examination with a current tool release recovered further records, which are annexed to this supplementary report.

Examination of a suspected interpolation in a land record

RFSL Nashik · 12 June 2024 · Questioned Documents

The person who wrote the admitted specimen signatures also wrote the questioned signature marked Q1.

Examination of post blast debris from a public place

RFSL Amravati · 22 June 2014 · Explosives

The debris carried residues characteristic of an ammonium nitrate based explosive formulation.

Screening and confirmation of aluminium phosphide exposure

RFSL Aurangabad · 22 January 2019 · Toxicology

Organophosphate insecticide residue was detected in the viscera and confirmed by mass spectrometry.

Examination of seized powder in an NDPS investigation

RFSL Ratnagiri · 08 August 2009 · Narcotics

The material answers the tests for a narcotic drug within the meaning of the NDPS Act, and the quantified purity is recorded in the schedule appended to this report.

Determination of the origin of stains on seized clothing

RFSL Pune · 04 March 2019 · Biology & Serology

The stains on the exhibit answered the tests for human blood, and the material has been referred for DNA profiling.

Forensic extraction of a mobile handset under Section 65B

RFSL Nagpur · 22 August 2013 · Cyber Forensic

A forensic image was acquired with hash values matching before and after examination, and the recovered records are annexed with a certificate under Section 65B.

Screening of scene articles for biological material

RFSL Solapur · 19 August 2023 · Biology & Serology

Spermatozoa were detected on microscopic examination of the exhibit.

Identification of skeletal remains through bone DNA

RFSL Aurangabad · 19 March 2008 · DNA

The quantity of amplifiable DNA recovered was below the reporting threshold and no interpretable profile could be developed.

Examination of viscera in a suspected poisoning death

RFSL Kolhapur · 03 April 2009 · Toxicology

Organophosphate insecticide residue was detected in the viscera and confirmed by mass spectrometry.

Screening of scene articles for biological material

RFSL Solapur · 04 May 2021 · Biology & Serology

The stains on the exhibit answered the tests for human blood, and the material has been referred for DNA profiling.

Examination of ganja recovered from a vehicle

RFSL Nanded · 26 October 2011 · Narcotics

The substance was identified qualitatively, while quantification could not be completed owing to the limited quantity forwarded.

Examination of stains on bedsheet in a sexual assault investigation

RFSL Kolhapur · 02 August 2025 · Biology & Serology

Spermatozoa were detected on microscopic examination of the exhibit.

STR profiling of vaginal swab against accused reference

RFSL Nashik · 18 May 2012 · DNA

The profile obtained from the skeletal remains is consistent with biological parentage of the reference individuals examined.

Screening and profiling of stains on a recovered weapon

RFSL Ratnagiri · 07 November 2018 · Biology + DNA

The major profile developed from the stains on the weapon is consistent with the reference profile of the deceased.

Examination of an erased and rewritten entry in a register

Directorate of Forensic Science Laboratories, Mumbai · 08 July 2019 · Questioned Documents

The questioned entry was reproduced through a photocopy, which does not carry the line quality required for a comparison.

Analysis of recovered improvised explosive material

RFSL Kolhapur · 13 October 2019 · Explosives

The debris carried residues characteristic of an ammonium nitrate based explosive formulation.

Comparison of handwriting on a threat letter

RFSL Amravati · 02 February 2013 · Questioned Documents

The person who wrote the admitted specimen signatures also wrote the questioned signature marked Q1.

Analysis of a memory card recovered from the accused

Directorate of Forensic Science Laboratories, Mumbai · 24 June 2014 · Cyber Forensic

Application data protected by encryption could not be decoded with the tool versions available, and only the accessible partitions were recovered.

Comparison of tissue recovered from a vehicle with victim reference

RFSL Pune · 26 May 2020 · DNA

Re-examination with an expanded marker kit confirms the earlier association and extends the profile to additional loci.

Examination of meat recovered in a wildlife offence

RFSL Nashik · 21 September 2018 · Wildlife DNA

The material examined originated from a species listed in Schedule I of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972.

Analysis of a memory card recovered from the accused

RFSL Aurangabad · 11 March 2018 · Cyber Forensic

Re-examination with a current tool release recovered further records, which are annexed to this supplementary report.

Imaging and examination of a laptop hard disk

RFSL Amravati · 04 March 2015 · Cyber Forensic

A forensic image was acquired with hash values matching before and after examination, and the recovered records are annexed with a certificate under Section 65B.

Paternity determination in a POCSO investigation

RFSL Nashik · 26 May 2020 · DNA

The profile obtained from the skeletal remains is consistent with biological parentage of the reference individuals examined.

Screening and profiling of stains on a recovered weapon

Directorate of Forensic Science Laboratories, Mumbai · 08 February 2014 · Biology + DNA

The stains were too degraded for profiling although screening indicated human blood.

STR profiling of vaginal swab against accused reference

RFSL Nanded · 24 May 2025 · DNA

The DNA profile developed from the exhibit is consistent with the reference profile of the accused at all loci examined.

Examination of a suspected interpolation in a land record

RFSL Amravati · 10 February 2021 · Questioned Documents

Significant similarities were observed, but the limited number of admitted specimens prevents a definite opinion.

Firearm and fired cartridge case linkage

RFSL Nashik · 24 August 2009 · Ballistics

The class characteristics agree with the seized firearm, but the individual striations were insufficient for a conclusive opinion owing to deformation of the bullet.

Screening of scene articles for biological material

RFSL Kolhapur · 26 April 2015 · Biology & Serology

Spermatozoa were detected on microscopic examination of the exhibit.

Paternity determination in a POCSO investigation

RFSL Amravati · 16 September 2011 · DNA

The profile obtained from the skeletal remains is consistent with biological parentage of the reference individuals examined.

Forensic extraction of a mobile handset under Section 65B

RFSL Nanded · 13 October 2018 · Cyber Forensic

The device was received in a powered on state without shielding, and the integrity of volatile data could not be assured.

Analysis of recovered improvised explosive material

RFSL Amravati · 27 January 2018 · Explosives

Inorganic residues were detected, while the organic component could not be characterised from the quantity available.

Species determination of blood on a recovered weapon

RFSL Solapur · 09 February 2014 · Biology & Serology

The stains gave a positive presumptive reaction, while species origin could not be established owing to the aged condition of the stain.

Comparison of handwriting on a threat letter

Directorate of Forensic Science Laboratories, Mumbai · 11 November 2015 · Questioned Documents

The questioned entry was reproduced through a photocopy, which does not carry the line quality required for a comparison.

Analysis of recovered improvised explosive material

RFSL Nanded · 14 December 2025 · Explosives

The debris carried residues characteristic of an ammonium nitrate based explosive formulation.

Purity determination of a heroin seizure

RFSL Amravati · 03 October 2011 · Narcotics

The representative sample was not drawn in accordance with the prescribed procedure, and no opinion on the bulk seizure can be offered.

Alcohol estimation in a road accident fatality

RFSL Ratnagiri · 17 November 2017 · Toxicology

Screening indicated the presence of a sedative group compound, but the concentration was insufficient for confirmatory quantification.

Examination of a deformed lead bullet recovered from the body

RFSL Aurangabad · 04 October 2016 · Ballistics

The class characteristics agree with the seized firearm, but the individual striations were insufficient for a conclusive opinion owing to deformation of the bullet.

Purity determination of a heroin seizure

RFSL Solapur · 19 September 2014 · Narcotics

The material answers the tests for a narcotic drug within the meaning of the NDPS Act, and the quantified purity is recorded in the schedule appended to this report.

Comparison of glass fragments from a hit and run vehicle

RFSL Amravati · 13 October 2009 · Physics

The glass fragments and the control sample from the suspect vehicle agree in refractive index and layer sequence.

Comparison of handwriting on a threat letter

RFSL Amravati · 02 May 2009 · Questioned Documents

Significant similarities were observed, but the limited number of admitted specimens prevents a definite opinion.

Analysis of blood and urine for sedative hypnotic drugs

RFSL Kolhapur · 28 July 2010 · Toxicology

Screening indicated the presence of a sedative group compound, but the concentration was insufficient for confirmatory quantification.

Forensic extraction of a mobile handset under Section 65B

RFSL Ratnagiri · 16 January 2016 · Cyber Forensic

A forensic image was acquired with hash values matching before and after examination, and the recovered records are annexed with a certificate under Section 65B.

Determination of range of firing from residue pattern

RFSL Amravati · 26 July 2021 · Ballistics

The deformed bullet and the test fired bullets bear agreeing land and groove markings, establishing that both were fired through the same barrel.

Recovery of deleted messages from a seized smartphone

RFSL Aurangabad · 09 May 2025 · Cyber Forensic

Application data protected by encryption could not be decoded with the tool versions available, and only the accessible partitions were recovered.

Examination of post blast debris from a public place

RFSL Nanded · 05 December 2015 · Explosives

No explosive residue was detected on the material forwarded for examination.

Forensic extraction of a mobile handset under Section 65B

RFSL Nagpur · 10 December 2019 · Cyber Forensic

A forensic image was acquired with hash values matching before and after examination, and the recovered records are annexed with a certificate under Section 65B.

Examination of a suspected interpolation in a land record

RFSL Aurangabad · 11 October 2012 · Questioned Documents

The person who wrote the admitted specimen signatures also wrote the questioned signature marked Q1.

Recovery of deleted messages from a seized smartphone

Directorate of Forensic Science Laboratories, Mumbai · 15 October 2018 · Cyber Forensic

Application data protected by encryption could not be decoded with the tool versions available, and only the accessible partitions were recovered.

Species identification of seized skin and bone material

RFSL Nanded · 03 February 2008 · Wildlife DNA

The material examined originated from a species listed in Schedule I of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972.

Determination of range of firing from residue pattern

RFSL Kolhapur · 23 December 2022 · Ballistics

The class characteristics agree with the seized firearm, but the individual striations were insufficient for a conclusive opinion owing to deformation of the bullet.

Alcohol estimation in a road accident fatality

RFSL Amravati · 18 November 2008 · Toxicology

Ethyl alcohol was detected and quantified in the blood sample at a concentration above the statutory limit.

Analysis of a memory card recovered from the accused

RFSL Pune · 11 May 2023 · Cyber Forensic

The device was received in a powered on state without shielding, and the integrity of volatile data could not be assured.

Screening and confirmation of aluminium phosphide exposure

Directorate of Forensic Science Laboratories, Mumbai · 05 February 2024 · Toxicology

The state of preservation of the viscera did not permit a reliable finding, and the result is reported with that limitation.

Recovery of deleted messages from a seized smartphone

RFSL Amravati · 01 March 2025 · Cyber Forensic

A forensic image was acquired with hash values matching before and after examination, and the recovered records are annexed with a certificate under Section 65B.

Examination of detonators and safety fuse recovered from a quarry

RFSL Amravati · 14 February 2010 · Explosives

Additional debris forwarded later carried the same residue pattern as recorded earlier.

Examination of retained viscera on court direction

RFSL Nagpur · 15 September 2015 · Toxicology

The state of preservation of the viscera did not permit a reliable finding, and the result is reported with that limitation.

Examination of a suspected interpolation in a land record

RFSL Nagpur · 09 June 2016 · Questioned Documents

The questioned entry was reproduced through a photocopy, which does not carry the line quality required for a comparison.

Comparison of tissue recovered from a vehicle with victim reference

Directorate of Forensic Science Laboratories, Mumbai · 15 February 2020 · DNA

The reference individual is excluded as a contributor to the profile developed from the exhibit.

Identification of skeletal remains through bone DNA

RFSL Solapur · 11 January 2021 · DNA

Re-examination with an expanded marker kit confirms the earlier association and extends the profile to additional loci.

Analysis of blood and urine for sedative hypnotic drugs

RFSL Ratnagiri · 17 April 2008 · Toxicology

Organophosphate insecticide residue was detected in the viscera and confirmed by mass spectrometry.

Examination of detonators and safety fuse recovered from a quarry

RFSL Ratnagiri · 21 February 2017 · Explosives

No explosive residue was detected on the material forwarded for examination.

Examination of stains on bedsheet in a sexual assault investigation

RFSL Solapur · 14 July 2015 · Biology & Serology

No blood or seminal stains were detected on the articles examined.

STR profiling of vaginal swab against accused reference

RFSL Pune · 17 September 2018 · DNA

A partial profile was obtained at fewer than the full complement of loci owing to degradation, and it does not exclude the reference individual.

Quantification of a commercial quantity seizure

RFSL Ratnagiri · 04 July 2023 · Narcotics

The material does not answer the tests for any narcotic drug or psychotropic substance listed in the schedule to the Act.

Screening of scene articles for biological material

RFSL Nanded · 27 May 2009 · Biology & Serology

The stains on the exhibit answered the tests for human blood, and the material has been referred for DNA profiling.

Examination of a suspected interpolation in a land record

RFSL Amravati · 17 December 2017 · Questioned Documents

The person who wrote the admitted specimen signatures also wrote the questioned signature marked Q1.

Forensic extraction of a mobile handset under Section 65B

RFSL Amravati · 16 February 2024 · Cyber Forensic

Application data protected by encryption could not be decoded with the tool versions available, and only the accessible partitions were recovered.

Screening of scene articles for biological material

Directorate of Forensic Science Laboratories, Mumbai · 20 April 2025 · Biology & Serology

The stains on the exhibit answered the tests for human blood, and the material has been referred for DNA profiling.

Analysis of recovered improvised explosive material

RFSL Nanded · 18 July 2013 · Explosives

The debris carried residues characteristic of an ammonium nitrate based explosive formulation.

Examination of a suspected interpolation in a land record

RFSL Kolhapur · 03 December 2011 · Questioned Documents

The questioned writing was not written by the person who wrote the admitted specimens forwarded for comparison.

Examination of viscera in a suspected poisoning death

RFSL Amravati · 19 July 2021 · Toxicology

Screening indicated the presence of a sedative group compound, but the concentration was insufficient for confirmatory quantification.

Determination of the origin of stains on seized clothing

RFSL Nanded · 06 September 2025 · Biology & Serology

Spermatozoa were detected on microscopic examination of the exhibit.

Species identification of seized skin and bone material

RFSL Kolhapur · 05 October 2023 · Wildlife DNA

The sequence recovered supports identification to genus level only, owing to degradation of the template.

Comparison of paint chips recovered from a road accident

RFSL Nagpur · 26 May 2023 · Physics

The fragments did not originate from the vehicle forwarded for comparison.

Examination of a suspected interpolation in a land record

RFSL Solapur · 19 February 2021 · Questioned Documents

The person who wrote the admitted specimen signatures also wrote the questioned signature marked Q1.

Analysis of a memory card recovered from the accused

RFSL Pune · 28 January 2016 · Cyber Forensic

A forensic image was acquired with hash values matching before and after examination, and the recovered records are annexed with a certificate under Section 65B.

Examination of CCTV digital video recorder footage

RFSL Ratnagiri · 03 December 2010 · Cyber Forensic

A forensic image was acquired with hash values matching before and after examination, and the recovered records are annexed with a certificate under Section 65B.

Quantification of a commercial quantity seizure

RFSL Nagpur · 17 July 2012 · Narcotics

The material answers the tests for a narcotic drug within the meaning of the NDPS Act, and the quantified purity is recorded in the schedule appended to this report.

Species identification of seized skin and bone material

RFSL Solapur · 15 April 2014 · Wildlife DNA

No amplifiable DNA could be recovered from the tanned material forwarded for examination.

Screening and profiling of stains on a recovered weapon

RFSL Kolhapur · 26 September 2025 · Biology + DNA

The supplementary examination reports the additional articles forwarded by the investigating officer.

Identification of skeletal remains through bone DNA

RFSL Nanded · 23 September 2018 · DNA

The DNA profile developed from the exhibit is consistent with the reference profile of the accused at all loci examined.

Analysis of recovered improvised explosive material

RFSL Amravati · 24 June 2024 · Explosives

The debris carried residues characteristic of an ammonium nitrate based explosive formulation.

Examination of viscera in a suspected poisoning death

RFSL Kolhapur · 06 April 2025 · Toxicology

The state of preservation of the viscera did not permit a reliable finding, and the result is reported with that limitation.

Examination of CCTV digital video recorder footage

RFSL Nashik · 21 June 2013 · Cyber Forensic

A forensic image was acquired with hash values matching before and after examination, and the recovered records are annexed with a certificate under Section 65B.

Identification of skeletal remains through bone DNA

RFSL Nashik · 06 July 2024 · DNA

The profile obtained from the skeletal remains is consistent with biological parentage of the reference individuals examined.

Examination of stains on bedsheet in a sexual assault investigation

RFSL Nanded · 15 August 2012 · Biology & Serology

Spermatozoa were detected on microscopic examination of the exhibit.

Examination of retained viscera on court direction

RFSL Aurangabad · 05 February 2020 · Toxicology

Re-examination of the retained material with mass spectrometric confirmation supports the earlier screening finding.

Examination of CCTV digital video recorder footage

RFSL Ratnagiri · 24 February 2016 · Cyber Forensic

The device was received in a powered on state without shielding, and the integrity of volatile data could not be assured.

Imaging and examination of a laptop hard disk

RFSL Nagpur · 11 December 2011 · Cyber Forensic

A forensic image was acquired with hash values matching before and after examination, and the recovered records are annexed with a certificate under Section 65B.

Serviceability examination of a seized 12 bore gun

RFSL Nashik · 28 October 2022 · Ballistics

The exhibit was corroded to an extent that reproducible test marks could not be obtained, and no opinion on linkage can be offered.

Forensic extraction of a mobile handset under Section 65B

RFSL Ratnagiri · 09 January 2011 · Cyber Forensic

A forensic image was acquired with hash values matching before and after examination, and the recovered records are annexed with a certificate under Section 65B.

Combined examination of scene articles and reference samples

RFSL Ratnagiri · 06 July 2013 · Biology + DNA

A mixed profile was obtained in which the minor contributor could not be resolved.

Comparison of tissue recovered from a vehicle with victim reference

RFSL Kolhapur · 24 January 2011 · DNA

The reference individual is excluded as a contributor to the profile developed from the exhibit.

Species determination of blood on a recovered weapon

RFSL Nanded · 21 May 2024 · Biology & Serology

Spermatozoa were detected on microscopic examination of the exhibit.

Examination of viscera in a suspected poisoning death

RFSL Ratnagiri · 27 October 2010 · Toxicology

The state of preservation of the viscera did not permit a reliable finding, and the result is reported with that limitation.

Comparison of a disputed signature with admitted specimens

RFSL Nashik · 01 August 2023 · Questioned Documents

The questioned writing was not written by the person who wrote the admitted specimens forwarded for comparison.

Examination of stains on bedsheet in a sexual assault investigation

RFSL Ratnagiri · 12 May 2025 · Biology & Serology

The stains on the exhibit answered the tests for human blood, and the material has been referred for DNA profiling.

Comparison of paint chips recovered from a road accident

Directorate of Forensic Science Laboratories, Mumbai · 19 June 2016 · Physics

The erased chassis number was restored by successive etching and is recorded in the annexure to this report.

Serviceability examination of a seized 12 bore gun

RFSL Ratnagiri · 26 January 2013 · Ballistics

The class characteristics agree with the seized firearm, but the individual striations were insufficient for a conclusive opinion owing to deformation of the bullet.

Detection of organophosphate residue in viscera

RFSL Kolhapur · 03 April 2017 · Toxicology

Organophosphate insecticide residue was detected in the viscera and confirmed by mass spectrometry.

Screening and profiling of stains on a recovered weapon

RFSL Amravati · 07 June 2012 · Biology + DNA

A mixed profile was obtained in which the minor contributor could not be resolved.

Examination of meat recovered in a wildlife offence

RFSL Amravati · 18 August 2022 · Wildlife DNA

The material examined originated from a domestic species and not from a protected wild animal.

Examination of CCTV digital video recorder footage

RFSL Nagpur · 22 March 2008 · Cyber Forensic

A forensic image was acquired with hash values matching before and after examination, and the recovered records are annexed with a certificate under Section 65B.

Quantification of a commercial quantity seizure

RFSL Nanded · 09 September 2022 · Narcotics

The supplementary examination records the purity determination sought after the first report.

Analysis of tablets recovered in a psychotropic substance case

Directorate of Forensic Science Laboratories, Mumbai · 18 October 2015 · Narcotics

The material answers the tests for a narcotic drug within the meaning of the NDPS Act, and the quantified purity is recorded in the schedule appended to this report.

STR profiling of vaginal swab against accused reference

RFSL Pune · 12 September 2010 · DNA

The profile obtained from the skeletal remains is consistent with biological parentage of the reference individuals examined.

Examination of stains on bedsheet in a sexual assault investigation

RFSL Nanded · 02 October 2020 · Biology & Serology

No blood or seminal stains were detected on the articles examined.

Analysis of a memory card recovered from the accused

RFSL Nagpur · 11 May 2014 · Cyber Forensic

Application data protected by encryption could not be decoded with the tool versions available, and only the accessible partitions were recovered.

Comparison of glass fragments from a hit and run vehicle

Directorate of Forensic Science Laboratories, Mumbai · 21 May 2018 · Physics

The fragments did not originate from the vehicle forwarded for comparison.

Comparison of paint chips recovered from a road accident

RFSL Solapur · 09 May 2010 · Physics

Partial characters of the number were restored, and the remaining characters were lost to the depth of the erasure.