Abstract :

Block Chain Technology Has Emerged As A Promising Solution For Enhancing The Integrity, Transparency, And Reliability Of Forensic Investigations. Traditional Evidence Management Systems Often Face Challenges Related To Data Tampering, Chain Of Custody Maintenance, And Trust Among Stakeholders. This Study Explores The Application Of Ethereumbased Block Chain Technology And Smart Contracts To Address These Issues Within Forensic Data Management. Smart Contracts, Developed Using Solidity And Deployed Through Environments Such As Remix IDE, Automate Critical Processes Including Evidence Registration, Access Control, Transaction Logging, And Chain Of Custody Tracking. The Decentralized And Immutable Nature Of Block Chain Ensures That Once Forensic Records Are Stored, They Cannot Be Altered Or Deleted, Thereby Preserving Evidence Authenticity And Supporting Legal Admissibility. Each Transaction Is Securely Time-stamped And Recorded On The Block Chain, Creating A Transparent And Verifiable Audit Trail Throughout The Investigation Lifecycle. By Minimizing Human Intervention And Reducing Opportunities For Unauthorized Modifications, The Proposed Approach Enhances Accountability And Operational Efficiency. The System Strengthens Trust Among Investigators, Legal Professionals, And Judicial Authorities By Providing A Tamper-resistant Mechanism For Managing Both Digital And Physical Evidence. Overall, Block Chain-enabled Forensic Frameworks Offer A Secure, Transparent, And Scalable Solution That Can Significantly Improve Evidence Handling Practices And Reinforce The Credibility Of Criminal Justice Processes In Modern Forensic Investigations.

Published:

07-6-2026

Issue:

Vol. 26 No. 6 (2026)

Page Nos:

392-397

Section:

Articles

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This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

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