Forensic Science
Delhi FSL Cuts Case Pendency by 72% in One Year
Delhi FSL has managed to cut its critical case backlog by 72% in just over a year — from 27,585 cases to 7,178.
1. 3.49 lakh exhibits disposed of in the last 12 months
2. POCSO pendency dropped from 800 to just 77 cases
3. POCSO & NDPS reports now being delivered within 15 working days
4. FSL-Delhi can now examine 3,000+ cases every month
5. 6 mobile forensic vans have been commissioned
6. 247 scientific staff recruited to strengthen the system
7. 25 video-conferencing facilities are operational for court depositions
8. A new ₹151.81 crore Regional FSL at Sheikh Sarai is also being planned.
Home Minister Ashish Sood reviewed the facilities and functioning of FSL-Delhi as the laboratory continues to expand its manpower, technology and forensic infrastructure.