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The actual-time introduction of IoT technologies in the modern life has certainly changed the sphere of forensic science, and especially in the realm of crime scene investigation. This manuscript will provide an in-depth account of the development, existing uses and the limitations that come with the use of IoT data in forensics. As seen in the discussion, the real-time monitoring, geolocation, and automatics of a networked device can help to protect evidence, profile suspected criminals, and recreate a crime with more accuracy. Legal and ethical aspects including the privacy, use of IoT based data in the courts as evidence and technology challenges of encryption, protection of data and interoperability, the Future of AI, Blockchain, and Edge Computing in IoT-Based Forensic Analysis are also included in this study. Incorporated within the framework of modern case studies and innovative application, the article explains the revolutionary nature of the use of the IoTs in forensics and its evolution and the need to adopt solid, standardised and responsible practices. The conclusions are expected to enlighten the practitioners and policymakers on the revolution of forensic science in the 21^st century which will ultimately offer increased efficacy, usefulness, and jurisprudence in the crime scene investigations.

Keywords

Internet of Things (IoT); Digital forensics; Smart devices; Geolocation tracking; Artificial intelligence; Crime scene investigation; Digital evidence; Legal admissibility

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