Although aspects of forensic science can be traced back to ancient texts, the first formal laboratory was the Chemical Examiner's Laboratory established in Madras in 1849.
Although aspects of forensic science can be traced back to ancient texts, the first formal laboratory was the Chemical Examiner's Laboratory established in Madras in 1849. Modern forensic science laboratories were first established in Calcutta (West Bengal State Forensic Science laboratory) in 1952. Information is presented on the history, structure, caseloads, technology and funding.