Scientific Expert Evidence (3rd Edition, 2024) by V. R. Dinkar is a definitive reference published by Eastern Law House (≈460 pages, hardcover) that critically examines the admissibility and evaluation of scientific expert testimony in Indian courts.

Key Highlights:

• Provides epistemological and doctrinal analysis of expert opinion under Section 45–51 of the Evidence Act, emphasizing the need to filter out “junk science” in judicial decisions.

• Includes dedicated chapters on major forensic techniques—DNA profiling, fingerprint analysis, neuroscientific evidence, ballistic examination, handwriting evidence, and digital forensics—interwoven with landmark Indian Supreme Court judgments including Manoj v. State of Madhya Pradesh (2022).

• Adopts a comparative perspective, evaluating international admissibility standards (like Daubert, Frye). It explores how India’s courts weigh expert testimony against corroborative factual evidence.

• Enhanced with practical guidelines for legal professionals and judges, highlighting how expert testimony should be scrutinized before being admitted.

This volume is invaluable for trial advocates, forensic lawyers, judiciary members, prosecutors, criminal jurisprudence researchers, and law educators requiring a unified, modern analysis of scientific evidence in Indian courts.