Forensic Sciences University, Rashtriya Raksha University bills passed in Rajya Sabha

According to the media reports, the National Forensic Sciences University Bill seeks to establish a National Forensic Sciences University by upgrading the Gujarat Forensic Sciences University.

The government passed two bills to set up the National Forensic Sciences University and the Rashtriya Raksha University in Rajya Sabha on Tuesday, i.e. September 22, 2020, by voice vote. Lok Sabha has already cleared both the bills. According to the media reports, the National Forensic Sciences University Bill seeks to establish a National Forensic Sciences University by upgrading the Gujarat Forensic Sciences University. The University proposed in the bills would facilitate and promote studies and research, and help achieve excellence in the field of forensic science in conjunction with applied behavioural science studies, law, criminology and other allied areas.

During the discussion, Minister of State for Home G Kishan Reddy, who moved both the bills in the Upper House, replied by stating that a proper forensic investigation plays an important role in a police investigation. He further noted that around 1.5 lakh cases were pending in the country due to a lack of forensic professionals. Reddy also pointed out that there are over 1.14 lakh posts of forensic experts and the coming up of the university would help in filling such posts.

On the other hand, the second bill passed in the Rajya Sabha is the Rashtriya Raksha University Bill which seeks to establish the Rashtriya Raksha University in Gujarat. Its key objectives include providing dynamic and high standards of learning and research and providing a working environment dedicated to advancing research, education and training in the domain of policing. The debate on each of the two bills remained short as several opposition parties boycotted the House proceedings to protest the suspension of eight members.

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