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The Gene Age – A Legal Perspective

Document prepared by

Honourable Mr.Justice R.K.Abichandani,

Justice R. K. Abichandani,  Judge, High Court of Gujarat

“The Gene Age – A Legal Perspective”

Sr.No	Outline	Page#
1	Introduction	03
2	The Basics of Modern Genetic Science	04
3	The Human Genome Project 1990-2003	11
4	DNA Fingerprinting	13
5	Admissibility of DNA Evidence	16
6	Post-conviction DNA Testing	20
7	DNA Database and Constitutional Concerns	23
8	Genetic Privacy	31
9	Protection of Human Genetic Information	35
10	Bioethics	37
11	Human Enhancement	43
12	Genetic Weapons	45
13	DNA Parentage Testing	46
14	Genetic Discrimination	49
15	Universal Declaration on the Human Genome and Human Rights, 1997	50
16	Gene Patents	55
17	Patenting Laws	59
18	The Need for Judicial Education	66
19	Conclusion	68

Theme : “The Gene Age – A Legal Perspective”

Justice R. K. Abichandani,  Judge, High Court of Gujarat

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