The DNA Technology (Use and Application) Regulation Bill, 2019
January 11 , 2019 2062 days 794 0
The Lok Sabha passed “The DNA Technology (Use and Application) Regulation Bill, 2019” by voice vote after a brief discussion.
The Bill regulates the use and application of DNA technology, for establishing identity of missing persons, victims, offenders, under trials and unknown deceased persons.
The key components of this Bill include establishment of a DNA Regulatory Board and accreditation of DNA laboratories undertaking DNA testing, analysing.
Establishment of the National and Regional DNA Data Banks, as envisaged in the Bill, will assist in forensic investigations.