The validity of Anumana (inference) in Nyaya system
by Babu C. D | 2018 | 44,340 words
This thesis is called: The validity of Anumana (inference) in Nyaya system. It tries to establish the validity of Anumana through citing its application either consciously or unconsciously in every sphere of human life. Anumana in Nyaya system is the knowledge of any object not by direct observation but by means of the knowledge of a liṅga or sign ...
Chapter 5.5 - Anumana in Crime investigation / FIR
The process of inference is also used widely in crime investigations and in the preparation of investigation reports including First Information Report (FIR). Investigative process runs from the point at which a crime is committed to the bringing of a case to court. For example, when a burglary is committed they may seek to match finger prints found at the crime scene with those of known suspects. This is relatively a straight process of making inferences about the culprit from the finger prints and information drawn. Further actions of arresting, questioning the suspect etc., follow from this inference.