DNA fingerprint

A bill providing for creation of a database of DNA fingerprints of criminals is likely to be tabled in parliament soon.The Hyderabad-based Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics (CDFD) and the National Academy of Legal Studies and Research (Nalsar) have together drafted the bill.The bill facilitates creation of a database of DNA fingerprints of convicts and provides for quality control and quality assurance in DNA fingerprinting and diagnostics