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Meghalaya HC flags staff shortage, equipment gaps at forensic lab, urges action
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 10 Nov 2026, 06:38 PM
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The Meghalaya High Court highlighted a shortage of personnel and inadequate equipment at the state forensic laboratory, calling for immediate remedial steps.
The Meghalaya High Court has drawn attention to serious deficiencies at the state's forensic laboratory, citing a shortage of qualified staff and gaps in essential equipment.
The bench expressed concern that these shortcomings could hamper the lab's ability to process evidence efficiently, potentially delaying criminal investigations and the delivery of justice.
In its order, the court directed the state government and the forensic department to take swift action to fill the staffing vacancies and upgrade the laboratory's equipment.
The court also indicated that it will monitor the implementation of these measures and may issue further directives if the issues are not promptly resolved.
The bench expressed concern that these shortcomings could hamper the lab's ability to process evidence efficiently, potentially delaying criminal investigations and the delivery of justice.
In its order, the court directed the state government and the forensic department to take swift action to fill the staffing vacancies and upgrade the laboratory's equipment.
The court also indicated that it will monitor the implementation of these measures and may issue further directives if the issues are not promptly resolved.