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Forensic psychology is an emerging field in India is what one usually hears while speaking to professionals who deal with crime in the country. Forensic psychologists make up an integral part of criminal investigation in western countries. Unfortunately, their counterparts in India lack such varied, well-defined roles. Indeed, the country�s criminal investigative and justice systems would benefit from opening up more domains to forensic psychologist. Clinicians and forensic psychologists are two types of psychologists who are often required to appear as witnesses in court proceedings. The clinical psychologists are vital in solving many forensic problems. Psychological assessments, which analyze behavior, personality and psychiatric problems, can offer a pro?le of an assailant to law enforcement officers. This paper extensively speaks about the role of clinical psychologist in forensic settings as it is always been in question.