Laxhar Evidence Labs gets NABL accreditation for forensic testing
Synopsis
A Noida-based private forensic lab has claimed a first — NABL accreditation across multiple forensic disciplines simultaneously, including digital forensics, crime scene management, and TSCM. If the claim holds, it marks a structural shift in how scientifically validated forensic evidence can be accessed in India, opening the door for individuals and legal professionals beyond the government-lab ecosystem.
Key Takeaways
Laxhar Evidence Labs Private Limited of Noida received NABL accreditation for forensic testing on 1 July 2025 .
The company claims to be the first private forensic laboratory in India accredited across multiple forensic disciplines simultaneously.
It also claims to be the first forensic lab in Uttar Pradesh — government or private — to receive NABL accreditation for forensic testing.
Accredited services include digital forensics , mobile device forensics , handwriting analysis , fingerprint examination , audio-video forensics , cloud forensics , and TSCM .
Forensic opinions are provided under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 for legal and investigative use.
NABL operates as an autonomous body under the Quality Council of India .
Laxhar Evidence Labs Private Limited, a Noida-based forensic services firm, on Wednesday, 1 July 2025, announced it has received accreditation from the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) for forensic testing. The company claims to be the first private forensic laboratory in India to secure NABL accreditation across multiple forensic disciplines simultaneously — a significant step in expanding scientifically validated evidence services beyond government agencies.
What the Accreditation Covers
According to the company, the NABL accreditation spans three broad domains: digital forensics, physical forensics, and crime scene management. The assessment evaluated the laboratory's testing methodologies, quality management systems, infrastructure, equipment calibration, and the scientific competency of its personnel, all measured against internationally accepted standards.
Laxhar Evidence Labs further claims to be the first forensic laboratory in Uttar Pradesh — across both government and private sectors — to receive NABL accreditation for forensic testing.
What the Company Said
Indrajeet Rai, Director of Forensic Services at Laxhar Evidence Labs, described the accreditation as a landmark not just for the organisation but for citizens seeking justice through science. 'This accreditation is not just a milestone for the company, it is a milestone for every citizen seeking justice through science,' Rai said.
'Our vision has always been to make accredited forensic services accessible beyond government agencies. Today, every individual, lawyer, business, and institution has the opportunity to obtain reliable, scientifically validated forensic evidence from an internationally accredited laboratory,' he added.
Services Now Available Under Accreditation
The NABL-accredited scope at Laxhar Evidence Labs covers a wide range of forensic examination services, including digital and mobile device forensics, document examination, handwriting and signature analysis, fingerprint examination, audio and video forensics, cloud forensics, crime scene investigation, and Technical Surveillance Counter-Measures (TSCM). These services are accessible to individuals, corporate entities, legal professionals, and investigating agencies.
The company stated that forensic examinations and expert opinions are provided in accordance with the provisions of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, for use in legal and investigative proceedings, subject to applicable laws.
About NABL and Its Significance
NABL is an autonomous accreditation body functioning under the Quality Council of India. It grants accreditation to laboratories after rigorously evaluating their technical competence and compliance with prescribed quality standards. NABL accreditation is widely recognised as a benchmark of reliability and scientific rigour, lending credibility to evidence produced by accredited labs in legal and investigative contexts.
This development comes at a time when demand for private forensic services in India is growing, driven by increasing litigation complexity and the digitisation of crime. With courts and investigating agencies under pressure to rely on scientifically sound evidence, the entry of an NABL-accredited private player could broaden access to quality forensic examination outside the traditionally government-controlled ecosystem.
Point of View
Backlogs are chronic, and private alternatives have lacked the credibility of accreditation. Laxhar's NABL certification, if it holds up to scrutiny, is a meaningful crack in that monopoly. The more important question is whether courts and investigating agencies will routinely accept private-lab evidence, or whether institutional inertia will keep the ecosystem government-centric. The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 provides a legal opening, but judicial acceptance will be the real test. Watch whether this triggers similar accreditation pushes from other private forensic players.
NationPress
1 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NABL accreditation and why does it matter for forensic labs?
NABL, or the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories, is an autonomous body under the Quality Council of India that certifies laboratories meeting rigorous standards of technical competence and quality management. For a forensic lab, NABL accreditation signals that its testing methods, equipment, and personnel meet internationally accepted benchmarks, making its evidence more credible in legal and investigative proceedings.
What makes Laxhar Evidence Labs' accreditation significant?
The company claims to be the first private forensic laboratory in India to receive NABL accreditation across multiple forensic disciplines simultaneously, and the first forensic lab of any kind — government or private — in Uttar Pradesh to achieve this. This potentially opens accredited forensic services to individuals, lawyers, and businesses who previously had limited access beyond government labs.
Which forensic services are covered under the NABL accreditation?
The accreditation covers digital and mobile device forensics, document examination, handwriting and signature analysis, fingerprint examination, audio and video forensics, cloud forensics, crime scene investigation, and Technical Surveillance Counter-Measures (TSCM).
Under which law are Laxhar Evidence Labs' forensic reports valid?
The company states that its forensic examinations and expert opinions are provided in accordance with the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, making them applicable for use in legal and investigative proceedings, subject to applicable laws.
Who can use Laxhar Evidence Labs' accredited forensic services?
According to the company, its NABL-accredited services are available to individuals, corporate entities, legal professionals, and investigating agencies — broadening access beyond the traditional government-agency ecosystem.
