A HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE FINGERPRINT IN INDIA WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO AYURVEDA
*Dr. Varsha R. Yadav
ABSTRACT
Long before its application in criminal justice, fingerprinting held a unique place in ancient India. Primarily utilized for astrological interpretations, both palm and fingerprint readings were deeply ingrained in Indian culture. However, it wasn't until British rule that the revolutionary potential of fingerprinting as a tool for criminal identification was recognized. Sir William Herschel emerged as a pioneer, championing its use in establishing individual identities within the legal system. In this article we will be analyzing about historical development of fingerprint in India with special reference to Ayurveda.
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