A Comprehensive Review of DNA Extraction and Analysis from Buried Human Remains

Author(s)	Mr. Vivek Dewangan
Country	India
Abstract	Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) stands as a cornerstone of modern forensic science, offering unparalleled precision in human identification and kinship analysis. DNA's unique molecular signature, inherited from both parents, has revolutionized criminal investigations, disaster victim identification, and paternity testing. Exhumation, the legal process of disinterring human remains, plays a critical role in facilitating DNA-based identification. In India, exhumation is governed primarily by the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1973, which mandates magistrate oversight, ensuring legality, procedural propriety, and respect for cultural sensitivities. The process is inherently complex due to factors such as advanced decomposition, burial environment, and time since interment. Ethical and religious concerns, particularly in communities where disturbing the dead is taboo, can also impede exhumation efforts. Forensic teams often encounter logistical constraints like insufficient protective equipment and poor coordination among law enforcement, judiciary, and forensic labs.
Keywords	DNA Analysis, Exhumation, Buried Human Cases
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 3, May-June 2026
Published On	2026-05-23
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i03.79405

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