Forensis
The term ‘Forensic’ is derived from the Latin word ‘Forensis’ which means “in relation to a discussion or examination performed in public”. The old courts were performed as a public examination, therefore it carries a strong judicial connotation. In other words, “Forensis” literally means “belonging to the forum.” Forum is a meeting where ideas and views are discussed. The Roman forum was a multidimensional space of negotiation and truth-finding in which the accused, victim, witnesses and evidence would be put to the test.
With the advent of modernity, forensics shifted to refer exclusively to the courts of law and to the use of medicine, and today as a science in service to the law. Even though the present use of forensics, along with its popular representations has become increasingly central to the legal science, the roots however are in public discourses and evidence analysis.
‘Forensis’ at the unit of Forensic Science, at Kristu Jayanti College is a forum to open up a discourse among students in public. This forum is created to provide the students with a platform to rekindle thoughts and enhance learning capabilities. The discourse is subject-relevant, curriculum enriching, and student-centered. This would enhance the questioning ability, debating, reasoning, analytical, creative, presentation and application skills of the students. “Forensis” will also develop their problem-solving skills, critical thinking abilities, and ensure better self-confidence.
Forensis would include seminars, poster presentations, review presentations of articles and books, case study presentations, debates, quiz, pictionary, dumb charades and crossword events. Students from all batches of BSc Forensic Science would take part.
List of events – Forensis
| Academic year | Nature of event | Count |
| 2021-22 | e-poster presentations | 2 |
| Scientific paper presentations | 1 | |
| Seminars | 6 | |
| Activity based events | 4 |
| Academic year | Nature of event | Count |
| 2022-23 | e-poster presentations | 2 |
| Case study presentations | 2 | |
Activity based events |
2 |
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| 2023-24 | Scientific paper presentations | 2 |
| Case study presentations | 2 | |
| Activity based events | 2 |
“Forensis,” an engaging outreach and learning session
The Department of Forensic Science hosted “Forensis,” an engaging outreach and learning session for first year undergraduate students with 429 beneficiaries , held from 04th August 2026 to 07th August 2026 at Main Block, 5th Floor, Kristu Jayanti (Deemed to be University) Central Campus. The session opened with a case study of Chandrakant Jha, the Delhi-based serial killer whose nine-year killing spree (1998–2007) was ultimately unravelled through PCO call tracking, rickshaw-puller testimonies, and DNA matching from saliva on envelope seals, alongside an examination of the ongoing D4vd murder trial to connect forensic anthropology and digital forensics with a contemporary, widely followed case. Students were then introduced to cutting-edge developments shaping modern forensic laboratories, including next-generation DNA phenotyping, portable “Lab in a Pocket” sequencers, multimodal biometrics, forensic microbiome analysis for time-of-death estimation, high-density 3D crime-scene scanning, IoT and smart-device forensics, AI deepfake detection, and DNA methylation clocks for biological age estimation. The programme concluded with a series of interactive games — Blind Guess, Suspect Speed Dating, Detective Interrogation, and a forensic-terms Atlas challenge — that sharpened participants’ observation, reasoning, and teamwork skills, making Forensis a resounding success in blending academic rigor with hands-on engagement for the next generation of forensic scientists.
Forensis 2025 Session II – Curriculum Enrichment Session
The School of Biological and Forensic Sciences, Department of Forensic Science, Kristu Jayanti (Deemed to be University), conducted the second session of Forensis 2025, a curriculum enrichment programme, on 13 December 2025. The session was held offline during club hour and comprised case study presentations, discussions on recent trends in forensic science, and engaging interactive games.
Students from the 4th and 6th semesters of the B.Sc. Forensic Science programme actively participated as organisers and presenters, demonstrating strong analytical skills and sound subject knowledge. A total of 189 students benefitted from the session. The programme effectively integrated academic learning with interactive activities, fostering teamwork, critical thinking, and active participation, while further strengthening the initiatives of the Forensic Science Club.
