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India does not have a national DNA database. However, according to Interpol's 2008 survey it has used HID (Human Identification) software of a national design for the operation of regional (State) databases.
 
India does not have a national DNA database. However, according to Interpol's 2008 survey it has used HID (Human Identification) software of a national design for the operation of regional (State) databases.
  
In 2007 a bill known as the Draft DNA Profiling Bill was piloted by the Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics, an autonomous organization funded by the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India. The DNA Profiling Bill looks to legalize the collection and analysis of DNA samples for forensic purposes and the creation of a national database. The Bill was developed further by an expert committee due to concerns about privacy and lack of safeguards. However, a new draft Bill was scheduled to be submitted to Parliament in summer 2015 despite dissent from some members of the committee, who stated that their concerns had not been fully addressed. A public consultation was then announced (deadline 20th August 2015). See below for further details.
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In 2007 a bill known as the Draft DNA Profiling Bill was piloted by the Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics, an autonomous organization funded by the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India. The DNA Profiling Bill looks to legalize the collection and analysis of DNA samples for forensic purposes and the creation of a national database. The Bill was developed further by an expert committee due to concerns about privacy and lack of safeguards. However, a new draft Bill was scheduled to be submitted to Parliament in summer 2015 despite dissent from some members of the committee, who stated that their concerns had not been fully addressed. A public consultation was then announced (deadline 20th August 2015). A new version of the Bill was submitted to the Indian Parliament in August 2018, but was not adopted before the end of the parliamentary session. The Bill was therefore introduced again following the 2019 General Election. See below for further details.
  
 
== Resources ==
 
== Resources ==
 
* External links
 
* External links
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**[https://www.prsindia.org/billtrack/dna-technology-use-and-application-regulation-bill-2019: PRS India: The DNA Technology (Use and Application) Regulation Bill, 2019]
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**[http://www.genewatch.org/uploads/f03c6d66a9b354535738483c1c3d49e4/comments-on-india-dna-bill-2019.pdf GeneWatch UK comments on: THE DNA TECHNOLOGY (USE AND APPLICATION) REGULATION BILL, 2019 (October (2019)]
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**[http://www.prsindia.org/billtrack/the-dna-technology-use-and-application-regulation-bill-2018-5330/ The DNA Technology (Use and Application) Regulation Bill 2018]
 
**[https://www.hrw.org/news/2015/09/23/india-us-tech-firms-should-press-modi-privacy Human Rights Watch: India: US Tech Firms Should Press Modi on Privacy (23rd September 2015)]
 
**[https://www.hrw.org/news/2015/09/23/india-us-tech-firms-should-press-modi-privacy Human Rights Watch: India: US Tech Firms Should Press Modi on Privacy (23rd September 2015)]
 
**[http://cis-india.org/internet-governance/blog/human-dna-profiling-bill-2012-vs-2015 CIS: Human DNA Profiling Bill 2012 v/s 2015 Bill (6th September 2015)]
 
**[http://cis-india.org/internet-governance/blog/human-dna-profiling-bill-2012-vs-2015 CIS: Human DNA Profiling Bill 2012 v/s 2015 Bill (6th September 2015)]
 
**[http://cis-india.org/internet-governance/blog/cis-comments-and-recommendations-to-human-dna-profiling-bill-2015 CIS Comments and Recommendations to the Human DNA Profiling Bill, June 2015 (27th August 2015)] also available as [http://cis-india.org/internet-governance/blog/cis-human-dna-profiling-bill-2015/view pdf]
 
**[http://cis-india.org/internet-governance/blog/cis-comments-and-recommendations-to-human-dna-profiling-bill-2015 CIS Comments and Recommendations to the Human DNA Profiling Bill, June 2015 (27th August 2015)] also available as [http://cis-india.org/internet-governance/blog/cis-human-dna-profiling-bill-2015/view pdf]
 
**[http://www.genewatch.org/uploads/f03c6d66a9b354535738483c1c3d49e4/IndiaDNABill_FGPI_15.pdf GeneWatch UK response to the consultation on India's Human DNA Profiling Bill (18th August 2015)]  
 
**[http://www.genewatch.org/uploads/f03c6d66a9b354535738483c1c3d49e4/IndiaDNABill_FGPI_15.pdf GeneWatch UK response to the consultation on India's Human DNA Profiling Bill (18th August 2015)]  
**[http://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/scientific-ambitions-behind-dna-profiling-bill/article7544598.ece The Hindu: ‘Scientific ambitions behind DNA Profiling Bill’(16th August 2015)]
 
 
**[http://www.countercurrents.org/cc100815.htm Public Statement By Concerned Citizens: Biometric Data Collection, Aadhaar Number And Related Programs Is A Black Act (10th August 2015)]
 
**[http://www.countercurrents.org/cc100815.htm Public Statement By Concerned Citizens: Biometric Data Collection, Aadhaar Number And Related Programs Is A Black Act (10th August 2015)]
 
**[http://www.dbtindia.nic.in/wp-content/uploads/Human-DNA-Profiling-Bill.pdf Draft Human DNA Profiling Bill: Version for Public Comment (9th June 2015)]
 
**[http://www.dbtindia.nic.in/wp-content/uploads/Human-DNA-Profiling-Bill.pdf Draft Human DNA Profiling Bill: Version for Public Comment (9th June 2015)]
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* Press articles
 
* Press articles
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**[https://www.aninews.in/news/business/application-of-forensic-dna-technology-critical-to-deter-sexual-predators-as-rape-complaints-reach-pre-pandemic-levels20200929170914/: ANI News: Application of forensic DNA technology critical to deter sexual predators as rape complaints reach pre-pandemic levels (29th September 2020)]
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**[https://www.jagranjosh.com/general-knowledge/dna-regulation-bill-2019-1598451591-1: Jagran Josh: The DNA Technology (Use and Application) Regulation Bill of 2019: What does the draft report of the parliamentary standing committee say? (26th August 2020)]
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**[https://bestmediainfo.com/2020/07/call-for-use-of-dna-evidence-to-nail-culprits-and-make-india-rape-free/ Best Media Info: Call for use of DNA evidence to nail culprits and make India rape-free (20th July 2020)]
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**[https://www.telegraphindia.com/opinion/privacy-and-hunt-for-the-code/cid/1742651 The Telegraph (India): Privacy and hunt for the code (6th February 2020)]
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**[https://thewire.in/government/dna-technology-bill-2018-databank-parliamentary-standing-committee-privacy-consent The Wire: DNA Technology Bill: Why the Standing Committee Has Its Work Cut Out (1st November 2019)]
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**[https://caravanmagazine.in/policy/right-to-privacy-data-protection-bill-policies The Caravan: With the data-protection bill in limbo, these policies contravene the right to privacy (30th September 2019)]
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**[https://www.businesstoday.in/current/policy/is-dna-technology-use-and-application-regulation-bill-2019-another-aadhaar-in-making/story/372579.html Business Today: DNA Technology (Use and Application) Regulation Bill 2019: Another Aadhaar in the making (14th August 2009)]
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**[https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/kashmir-to-triple-talaq-lok-sabha-passes-most-bills-since-1952-in-its-most-productive-session-1578238-2019-08-07 India Today: Kashmir to triple talaq: Lok Sabha passes most bills since 1952 in its most productive session] Reports that the DNA Bill has not passed in this parliamentary session.
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**[https://www.livelaw.in/top-stories/dna-test-only-after-appropriate-satisfaction-for-its-requirement-146946 LiveLaw:DNA Test Cannot Be Ordered Without There Being Appropriate Satisfaction For Its Requirement: SC (5th August 2019)]
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**[https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/aiims-to-dna-profile-unidentified-bodies-create-a-database-accessible-to-public/article28594242.ece# Business Line: AIIMS to DNA profile unidentified bodies, create a database accessible to public (19th July 2019)]
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**[https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/the-country-s-new-dna-law-raises-privacy-concerns-1563905765685.html LiveMint: Opinion: The country’s new DNA law raises privacy concerns (24th July 2019)]
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**[https://www.newsclick.in/DNA-bill-unclear-consent-privacy News Click: DNA Bill unclear on consent and privacy (12th July 2019)]
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**[https://www.financialexpress.com/india-news/dna-technology-bill-introduced-lok-sabha/1636627/ Financial Express: DNA technology bill introduced in Lok Sabha (8th July 2019)]
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**[https://thewire.in/government/dna-technology-regulation-bill-lok-sabha The Wire: Amid Opposition Criticism, Government Tables DNA Technology Bill in Lok Sabha (8th July 2019)]
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**[https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/dna-regulation-bill-technology-lok-sabha-5799785/ The Indian Express: Explained: Why govt wants to bank DNA (2nd July 2019)]
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**[https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/dna-regulation-bill-technology-lok-sabha-5799785/ Indian Express: Explained: Why govt wants to bank DNA (26th June 2019)]
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**[https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/cabinet-approves-dna-profiling-bill-1555317-2019-06-24 India Today: Cabinet approves bill that can track your DNA (24th June 2019)]
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**[http://www.mondaq.com/india/x/782032/new+technology/DNA+Profiling+In+The+India+Towards+The+New+Age+DNA+Technology+Use+And+Application+Bill Mondaq: India: DNA Profiling In The India (Towards The New Age DNA Technology Use And Application Bill) (18th February 2019)]
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**[https://indianexpress.com/article/india/rajya-sabha-pendency-dips-as-22-bills-lapse-after-lok-sabha-nod-5584757/ Indian Express: Rajya Sabha pendency dips as 22 Bills lapse after Lok Sabha nod (15th February 2019)] Reports that the DNA Bill has lapsed.
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**[https://www.firstpost.com/india/dna-bill-is-designed-to-fail-6038751.html First Post: DNA bill is designed to fail (6th February 2019)]
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**[https://www.firstpost.com/india/dna-bill-to-ensure-justice-is-gene-uine-govt-must-ensure-privacy-of-individuals-is-respected-as-well-5872381.html First Post: DNA Bill: To ensure justice is 'gene'-uine, govt must ensure privacy of individuals is respected as well (10th January 2019)]
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**[https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/towards-a-genetic-panopticon/article25791126.ece The Hindu: Towards a genetic panopticon (21st December 2018)]
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**[https://www.newslaundry.com/2019/01/14/the-dna-bill-has-a-sequence-of-problems-that-need-to-be-resolved NewsLaundry: The DNA Bill has a sequence of problems that need to be resolved (14th January 2019)]
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**[https://www.theweek.in/news/india/2019/01/09/dna-technology-bill-raises-serious-concerns-over-right-to-privacy.html The Week: DNA technology bill raises serious concerns over right to privacy (9th January 2019)]
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**[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/67444686.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst The Times of India: CDFD scientists’ wait ends as DNA Bill gets Lok Sabha nod (9th January 2019)]
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**[https://www.firstpost.com/india/dna-technology-bill-passed-in-lok-sabha-lacks-clarity-on-consent-privacy-and-proper-cost-benefit-analysis-5862941.html FirstPost: DNA Technology Bill passed in Lok Sabha lacks clarity on consent, privacy and proper cost-benefit analysis (9th January 2019)]
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**[https://www.news18.com/news/india/lok-sabha-gives-consent-to-dna-bill-to-identity-persons-with-respect-to-criminal-cases-1995807.html News18: Lok Sabha Gives Consent to DNA Bill to Identify Persons With Criminal Cases (8th January 2019)]
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**[https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/nation/lok-sabha-passes-dna-bill-after-brief-discussion/710502.html Tribune: Lok Sabha passes DNA Bill after brief discussion (8th January 2019)]
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**[https://www.india.com/news/agencies/bill-to-allow-use-of-dna-technology-to-identity-persons-in-ls-3516348/ India.com: Bill to allow use of DNA technology to identity persons in LS (8th January 2019)]
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**[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/66790072.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst Times of India: High Court: Create app, save DNA samples to trace missing kids (25th November 2018)]
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**[https://www.deccanherald.com/opinion/perspective/caution-dna-bill-raise-700080.html Deccan Herald: Caution on DNA Bill: raise awareness first (26th October 2018)]
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**[https://thewire.in/law/dna-bill-data-protection-bill-consent The Wire: Why India’s Draft Data Protection Bill Cannot Solve the Problems of the DNA Bill (29th August 2018)]
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**[https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/up-front/story/20180910-dna-profiling-bill-pinning-you-down-with-data-1327615-2018-08-31 India Today: DNA profiling bill: Pinning you down with data (31st August 2018)]
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**[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/congress-opposes-dna-profiling-calls-it-violative-of-privacy/articleshow/65555699.cms Times of India: Congress opposes DNA profiling, calls it violative of privacy (27th August 2018)]
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**[https://www.news18.com/amp/news/opinion/opinion-dna-databases-designed-to-fight-crime-without-compromising-privacy-1843721.html News 18: DNA Databases, Designed to Fight Crime Without Compromising Privacy (14th August 2018)]
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**[https://www.theweek.in/news/sci-tech/2018/08/13/government-will-answer-every-concern-on-DNA-Technology-Bill.html The Week: 'Modi govt will answer every concern on DNA Technology Bill' (13th August 2018)]
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**[https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/storing-of-dna-profiles-of-crime-accused-not-permanent/article24672723.ece The Hindu: ‘Storing of DNA profiles of crime-accused not permanent’(13th August 2018)]
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**[https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/130818/hyderabaddna-bill-raises-many-questions-on-privacy.html Deccan Chronicle: Hyderabad: DNA Bill raises many questions on privacy (13th August 2018)]
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**[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/65380304.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst Times of India: 'Aadhaar link to DNA profiles to be decided later' (13th August 2018)]
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**[http://www.uniindia.com/cdfd-helped-centre-in-big-way-on-drafting-dna-technology-bill-2018-harsha-vardhan/business-economy/news/1317742.html United News of India: CFD helped Centre in a big way on drafting DNA Technology Bill 2018: Harsha Vardhan (12th August 2018)]
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**[https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/nation/bill-in-ls-to-collect-dna-samples-for-crime-probe/635132.html The Tribune: Bill in LS to collect DNA samples for crime probe (10th August 2018)]
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**[https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/science/bill-in-lok-sabha-for-use-of-dna-technology-to-crack-tough-criminal-cases-5299381/ The Indian Express: Bill in Lok Sabha for use of DNA technology to crack tough criminal cases (9th August 2018)]
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**[https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/decoding-the-dna-bill/article24636395.ece The Hindu: Decoding the DNA Bill (9th August 2018)]
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**[https://indianexpress.com/article/delhi/man-conicted-of-rape-delhi-hc-flags-irregularities-in-forensic-reports-5296825/ The Indian Express: Man convicted of rape: Delhi HC flags irregularities in forensic reports (8th August 2018)]
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**[https://www.bloombergquint.com/opinion/2018/08/02/the-dna-bill-another-invasive-imperfect-database#gs.XAizV9o Bloomberg Quint:The DNA Bill: Another Invasive, Imperfect Database! (2nd August 2018)]
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**[https://thewire.in/government/dna-profiling-bill-parliament The Wire: Four Reasons Why India’s Controversial DNA Bill Should Be Sent to a Standing Committee (25th July 2018)]
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**[https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/governance/once-bitten-twice-shy-dna-profiling-bill-revives-fear-of-aadhaar-like-data-breach-61193 DownToEarth: Once bitten, twice shy: DNA Profiling Bill revives fear of Aadhaar-like data breach (19th July 2018)]
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**[https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/proposed-dna-bank-will-not-store-data-permanently-official/article24414326.ece The Hindu: Proposed DNA bank will not store data permanently: official (13th July 2018)]
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**[https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/home-ministry-guides-states-on-searching-crime-scenes-collecting-evidence/articleshow/64940735.cms Economic Times: Home ministry guides states on searching crime scenes & collecting evidence (11th July 2018)]
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**[http://blog.forumias.com/dnatechnology-use-and-application-regulation-bill-2018-an-analysis/ Forum IAS: DNA Technology (Use and Application) Regulation Bill, 2018: An Analysis (10th July 2018)]
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**[https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/simply-put-how-government-plans-to-use-dna-technology-5252587/ Indian Express: Here’s how the government plans to use DNA profiles, samples and records (10th July 2018)]
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**[https://theprint.in/governance/after-aadhaar-a-new-bill-aims-for-greatness-but-may-leave-your-personal-info-unsecured/79483/ The Print: After Aadhaar, a new bill aims for greatness but may leave your personal info unsecured (6th July 2018)]
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**[https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/dna-profiling-bill-to-be-discussed-by-narendra-modi-government-tomorrow/articleshow/64852812.cms Economic Times: DNA Profiling Bill to be discussed by Narendra Modi government tomorrow (5th July 2018)]
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**[http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-union-cabinet-approves-dna-technology-bill-2633300 DNA: Union Cabinet approves DNA Technology Bill (5th July 2018)]
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**[https://thewire.in/law/cabinet-approves-bill-for-setting-up-dna-data-banks-to-store-profiles The Wire: Cabinet Approves Bill for Setting up DNA Data Banks to Store Profiles (5th July 2018)]
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**[http://www.livelaw.in/dna-technology-regulation-bill-gets-cabinet-approval/ Live Law: DNA Technology Regulation Bill Gets Cabinet Approval(5th July 2018)]
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Read more at: http://www.livelaw.in/dna-technology-regulation-bill-gets-cabinet-approval/
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**[https://www.telegraphindia.com/india/cabinet-clears-dna-database-on-crime-242578 Telegraph: Cabinet clears DNA database on crime (5th July 2018)]
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**[https://www.huffingtonpost.in/2018/07/05/government-gives-nod-to-bill-for-building-dna-databases-in-india-for-criminal-investigation-and-justice-delivery_a_23474995/?guccounter=1 Huffington Post: Government Gives Nod To Bill For Building DNA Databases In India, For 'Criminal Investigation And Justice Delivery' (5th July 2018)]
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**[https://www.thebetterindia.com/148956/centre-cabinet-dna-profiling-bill-news/ The Better India: Centre Passes Bill That Seeks to Set up Human DNA Banks to Strengthen Criminal Justice (5th July 2018)]
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**[https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/india-could-have-dna-banks-to-store-profiles-as-cabinet-clears-bill-1878017 NDTV: India Could Have DNA Banks To Store Profiles As Cabinet Clears Bill (4th July 2018)]
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**[https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/dna-profiling-bill-to-be-discussed-by-narendra-modi-government-tomorrow/articleshow/64852812.cms Economic Times: DNA Profiling Bill to be discussed by Narendra Modi government tomorrow (4th July 2018)]
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**[https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/union-cabinet-clears-dna-profiling-bill/article24333036.ece?homepage=true the Hindu: Union Cabinet clears DNA profiling bill (4th July 2018)]
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**[https://www.firstpost.com/india/monsoon-session-of-parliament-over-50-pending-bills-six-ordinances-to-be-taken-up-in-18-days-4640761.html First Post: Monsoon Session of Parliament: Over 50 pending Bills, six ordinances to be taken up in 18 days (1st July 2018)]
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**[https://edition.cnn.com/2018/06/06/health/india-forensics-delays-justice-intl/index.html CNN:Sexual violence victims can wait years for India's overtaxed crime labs (6th June 2018)]
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**[https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/dna-data-banks-to-be-set-up-at-national-state-level-to-store-dna-profiles/articleshow/64147464.cms The Economic Times: DNA data banks to be set up at national, state level to store DNA profiles (13th May 2018)]
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**[http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/the-problems-with-a-dna-registry/article23805145.ece The Hindu: The problems with a DNA registry (8th May 2018)]
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**[https://www.indiatoday.in/mail-today/story/modi-government-to-create-dna-archive-to-locate-missing-persons-identify-bodies-1224585-2018-05-02 India Today: Modi government to create DNA archive to locate missing persons, identify bodies (2nd May 2018)]
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**[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/centre-promises-law-on-dna-profiling-sc-disposes-of-pil/articleshow/63990546.cms The Times of India: Centre promises law on DNA profiling; SC disposes of PIL (1st May 2018)]
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**[https://thewire.in/tech/dna-profiling-bill-aadhaar-biometrics The Wire: India's Blind Faith in DNA and Aadhaar Profiling Will Lead to No Good (27th April 2018)]
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**[https://qz.com/1244824/andhra-pradesh-is-using-blockchain-to-collect-dna-data-of-50-million-citizens/ Quartz: An Indian state is using blockchain to collect DNA data of 50 million citizens (9th April 2018)]
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**[https://www.mid-day.com/articles/mid-day-impact-government-puts-multi-crore-proposal-for-dna-testing-kit-on-hold/19275155 Mid-Day: Government puts multi-crore proposal for DNA testing kit on hold (3rd April 2018)]
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**[https://www.indiatoday.in/mail-today/story/csi-delhi-cops-to-gear-up-for-dna-tests-in-big-crimes-1194827-2018-03-22 India Today: CSI Delhi: Cops to gear up for DNA tests in big crimes (22nd March 2018)]
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**[http://www.dnaindia.com/ahmedabad/report-forensic-training-a-must-for-cops-2583465 DNA: Forensic training a must for cops: (11th February 2018)]
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**[https://www.thestatesman.com/india/india-will-soon-forensic-dna-database-curb-crime-rajnath-1502583000.html The Statesman: India will soon have a forensic DNA database to curb crime: Rajnath (10th February 2018)]
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**[http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-is-delhi-ready-for-the-dna-test-2564122 DNA: Is Delhi ready for the DNA test? (2nd December 2017)]
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**[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/maharashtra-to-create-dna-database-of-offenders/articleshow/60705938.cms Times of India: Maharashtra to create DNA database of offenders (16th September 2017)]
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**[http://www.catchnews.com/national-news/india-needs-to-have-more-aggressive-dna-approach-at-crime-scene-experts-79194.html CatchNews: India needs to have more aggressive DNA approach at crime scene: Experts (29th August 2017)]
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**[https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/indias-supreme-court-says-privacy-is-an-intrinsic-right-in-blow-to-government/2017/08/24/2c0b762c-8828-11e7-96a7-d178cf3524eb_story.html?utm_term=.ed09ca238e31 The Washington POsr: India’s Supreme Court says privacy is a fundamental right in blow to government (24th August 2017)]
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**[https://www.worldcrunch.com/opinion-analysis/collection-of-dna-spells-doom-in-india World Crunch: Collection Of DNA Spells Doom In India (10th August 2017)]
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**[http://www.livemint.com/Opinion/6wGBEP2ThTvjzT4175jVOO/Is-profiling-in-Indias-DNA.html Live Mint: Is profiling in India’s DNA? (7th August 2017)]
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**[http://www.hindustantimes.com/analysis/here-s-why-we-need-a-lot-more-discussion-on-india-s-new-dna-profiling-bill/story-CojTDv2vfMMMBsW0CaLxIP.html Hindustan Times: Here’s why we need a lot more discussion on India’s new DNA Profiling Bill (7th August 2017)]
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**[https://swarajyamag.com/politics/is-profiling-in-indias-dna- Swarajyamag: Is Profiling In India’s DNA? (7th August 2017)]
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**[https://www.thequint.com/india/2017/08/05/fb-live-dna-profiling-dangers-apar-gupta FB Live: Apar Gupta on Dangers of Proposed DNA Profiling Law (5th August 2017)]
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**[https://thewire.in/163958/dna-profiling-fingerprinting-bill-dbt-crime-scene/ The Wire: The DNA Profiling Bill Is Back in a New Avatar - Here’s the Lowdown (2nd August 2017)]
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**[https://www.newsbytesapp.com/timeline/India/9432/52719/know-all-about-the-dna-based-technology-bill-2017 NewsBytes: What is the debate surrounding India's new DNA-based technology bill? (2nd August 2017)]
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**[http://indianexpress.com/article/explained/simply-put-understanding-the-new-dna-tech-bill-4776304/ The Indian Express: Understanding the new DNA tech Bill: All your questions answered (1st August 2017)]
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**[http://www.firstpost.com/india/right-to-privacy-law-commission-submits-draft-bill-on-dna-profiling-moots-creation-of-national-regional-databanks-3875949.html First Post: Right to privacy: Law Commission submits draft bill on DNA profiling; moots creation of national, regional databanks (31st July 2017)]
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**[http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/regulation-of-dna-profiling/article19372786.ece The Hindu: Regulation of DNA profiling (28th July 2017)]
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**[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/law-panel-nod-for-dna-bank-to-fight-crime/articleshow/59782271.cms Times of India: Law panel nod for DNA bank to fight crime (27th July 2017)]
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**[https://barandbench.com/human-dna-profiling-law-commission/ Bar & Bench: Law Commission Suggests New Human DNA Profiling Bill (27th July 2017)]
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**[http://www.catchnews.com/india-news/another-violation-of-right-to-privacy-law-commission-proposes-dna-profiling-74397.html Catch News: Another violation of 'right to privacy'? Law Commission proposes DNA profiling (27th July 2017)]
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**[http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/dna-profiling-should-be-done-only-for-identification-law-panel-117072601303_1.html Business Standard: Now, DNA profiling will be done only for identification, says Law panel (26th July 2017)]
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**[http://www.india.com/news/agencies/dna-profiling-should-be-done-only-for-identificationlaw-panel-2353466/ India.com: DNA profiling should be done only for identification: Law panel (26th July 2017)]
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**[http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/law-panel-dna-profiling-board-jail-term/1/1011877.html India Today: Law panel moots DNA profiling board, up to 3 years jail term for rule violators (26th July 2017)]
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**[http://www.livelaw.in/law-commission-submits-draft-bill-human-dna-profiling-proposes-setting-national-regional-dna-data-banks-read-report/ LiveLaw: Law Commission Submits Draft Bill For Human DNA Profiling; Proposes Setting Up Of National And Regional DNA Data Banks (26th July 2017)]
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**[http://www.dailyo.in/politics/human-dna-profiling-test-bill-right-to-privacy-modi-aadhaar/story/1/18558.html Daily O: A DNA profiling law is dystopian nightmare without the fundamental right to privacy (24th July 2017)]
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**[http://indianexpress.com/article/india/finalising-fresh-version-of-dna-profiling-bill-govt-tells-sc-4764070/ the Indian Express: Finalising fresh version of DNA Profiling Bill, Govt tells SC (24th July 2017)]
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**[http://indianexpress.com/article/india/process-to-bring-in-dna-profiling-bill-has-begun-centre-to-sc-4755149/ The Indian Express: Process to bring in DNA profiling bill has begun: Centre to SC (17th July 2017)]
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**[http://www.newslaundry.com/2015/09/11/blood-tests-and-skin-scraping-of-indian-citizens-for-dna-profiling/ Newslaundry: Blood tests and skin scraping of Indian citizens for DNA profiling (11th September 2015)]
 
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Overview

India does not have a national DNA database. However, according to Interpol's 2008 survey it has used HID (Human Identification) software of a national design for the operation of regional (State) databases.

In 2007 a bill known as the Draft DNA Profiling Bill was piloted by the Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics, an autonomous organization funded by the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India. The DNA Profiling Bill looks to legalize the collection and analysis of DNA samples for forensic purposes and the creation of a national database. The Bill was developed further by an expert committee due to concerns about privacy and lack of safeguards. However, a new draft Bill was scheduled to be submitted to Parliament in summer 2015 despite dissent from some members of the committee, who stated that their concerns had not been fully addressed. A public consultation was then announced (deadline 20th August 2015). A new version of the Bill was submitted to the Indian Parliament in August 2018, but was not adopted before the end of the parliamentary session. The Bill was therefore introduced again following the 2019 General Election. See below for further details.

Resources

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