National DNA Bank will be set up in Hyderabad to confidentially maintain records of samples found at crime scenes, suspects, offenders and missing persons.
First Indian Bill that Creates a Distinction Between Drugs and Medical Devices
Currently, 14,000 types of medical devices exist, out of which only 22 are present in the government's list and even those are treated as drugs.
Currently, 14,000 types of medical devices exist, out of which only 22 are present in the government's list and even those are treated as drugs.
It suggested that a National DNA Profiling Board and a National DNA Bank will be set up in Hyderabad, with every state having a regional DNA data bank. It will maintain records of samples found at crime scenes, or from suspects, offenders, missing persons, volunteers, etc. The samples must be kept confidential and they should be used only for establishing identity of a person.
The bill also makes it clear that no DNA Laboratory shall undertake DNA profiling without the prior approval of the DNA Board. If a foreign country requests DNA profiling, the DNA Bank will coordinate through CBI or a concerned department. For unauthorized use of data, a stringent punishment will be provided.
Source-Medindia
Bihar Government Not to Implement Land Bill
The chief minister had last month observed a day-long fast to oppose the amended land bill, which he termed it ‘black law’.
The chief minister had last month observed a day-long fast to oppose the amended land bill, which he termed it ‘black law’.
US Senate Blocks Controversial Bill to Defund Planned Parenthood
The bill received a majority 53-46 vote largely along party lines, but it failed to reach the 60 votes necessary to advance in the chamber.
The bill received a majority 53-46 vote largely along party lines, but it failed to reach the 60 votes necessary to advance in the chamber.
