About us
FACTS (FORENSIC ANALYSIS CONSULTANCY & TRAINING SERVICES) is the first and the oldest private organization in the city of Mumbai offering its services in the field of forensic science. It was established in 2009 with a vision to provide 360 degree forensic solutions to law enforcement agencies, the judiciary, educational institutions and corporate bodies.
We are a team of well trained and highly qualified individuals with over 50 years of collective experience in the areas of forensic analysis, consultancy and forensic training. FACTS maintains a reputation for confidentiality, honesty & professionalism that is an integral part of any criminal or civil investigation.
RIVA POCHA - Founder
Riva Pocha has a master’s degree in forensic science from John Jay College of Criminal Justice, New York, and a master’s degree in biochemistry from Wilson College, Mumbai University, India. She is a consultant and a forensic educator with over 24 years of training experience in the field. She specializes in consultancy pertaining to crime scene investigation, DNA forensics and forensic toxicology (including alcohol-related incidents).
Our Advisors
KV RAVI KUMAR
KV Ravi Kumar is a renowned Forensic Expert with an experience of about 37 years in the field. He was also Deputy Govt.
KISHU L. DASWANI
Professor Kishu Daswani has been teaching law at the Government Law College, Mumbai for over 25 years. He is the Faculty Advisor of The Law Review, GLC. He is the founder member of the Securities Law course at the College.
NANDA ASUDANI
In her career of over 20 years, Nanda has created and promoted numerous products in the Consumer, Lifestyle, and Education arena.
SERVICES
MISSION
TO SOCIETY
AÂ forensic helpline.
TO THE JUDICIARY
Efficient, reliable analysis of forensic evidence and its translation in a Court of Law.
TO LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES
Rapid confidential analysis of evidence. through reliable investigations by techniques on par with industry standards.
TO CORPORATES
Training and consultancy services.
TO STUDENTS
Education and training using integrated modern teaching techniques.
TO EMPLOYEES
A passionate work environment in which to excel.
VISION
Our company vision is to serve as forensic educators and translators
for society, judiciary and law enforcement.
OUR TEAM
RIVA POCHA
SEJAL GUPTA
Alethea Vaz
HAVOVI HYDERABADWALLA
She teaches Forensic Psychology and conducts employee development programs for Human Resource departments in the corporate sector.
ADV. NEENA GEORGE
Prarthana Vaidya
ALOKI DOSHI
ALOKI DOSHI
Aloki Doshi holds a Masters degree in Clinical Research from Manipal University and a Diploma in Forensic Science and Criminology from St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai.
TITIKSHA DESAI KAMBLE
Titiksha Desai Kamble is a practicing Questioned Documents & Forensic Expert, with experience of 14 years in the field and has provided her services to various organizations in the government and corporate sectors.
SEJAL GUPTA
Sejal Gupta holds a Masters in Forensic Science from the University of Strathclyde, Scotland and has recently graduated with a LLB from the Government Law College, Mumbai.Â
ALETHEA VAZ
Alethea Vaz graduated with a Masters in Forensic Science followed by a Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety from the University of Western Australia, Perth.
HAVOVI HYDERABADWALLA
Havovi Hyderabadwalla completed her Masters in Forensic Psychology Studies from the University of York, UK. She also holds a Masters in Psychology and Clinical Psychology from SNDT University, Mumbai.
CHRISTABELL DEOLIVEIRA
Christabell Deoliveira is a dedicated and highly qualified professional with a robust academic foundation in forensic science. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Life Science from St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai, along with a diploma in Forensic Science and Criminal Law.
RUKHSAR MOHD. SAYEED SHAIKH
Rukhsar holds an M.Sc. in Biotechnology from Amity University, Mumbai. She has also completed a Diploma in Forensic Science and Criminal Law from St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai.
OUR Experts
PROFESSOR KISHU L. DASWANI
He is a teacher at the Public Policy, Human Rights and Business Law programs at the St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai. He also lectures at the NLSIU, Bangalore. He also teaches International and Humanitarian Law at the Rotary Peace Centre at Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.
He is a Member of LAW COMMITTEE of the Indian Merchants Chamber and also a member of the Academic Council of St. Xavier´s College He has been invited on several panels to speak on International Relations and Human Rights and is also a Resource person for the Harvard College in Asia Program.
ADV. ASHISH CHAVAN
Nanda Asudani
In her career of over 20 years, Nanda has created and promoted numerous products in the Consumer, Lifestyle, and Education arena.
She is credited with opening new international markets across North America, Asia, Europe and India. She has successfully launched over 4 brands and has built expertise in product innovation, marketing and communication, brand building, Digital, PR & BTL initiatives, influencer marketing programs, customer acquisition and loyalty.
She enjoys mentoring and advising startups in the Education, Personal Care and Lifestyle verticals to enhance their growth and refine their product offering.
Nanda loves the differentiated way of life. Be it creating a brand or traveling to offbeat locales, she likes to dabble in things that extend beyond the ordinary.
ADV. ASHISH CHAVAN
Advocate Ashish S. Chavan has been practicing on the criminal law side since 1999, and regularly appears before the Bombay High Court, Sessions Court and various Metropolitan Magistrate Courts in the city of Mumbai.Â
KV RAVI KUMAR
KV Ravi Kumar is a renowned Forensic Expert with an experience of about 37 years in the field. He was also Deputy Govt.
SACHIN DEDHIA
Sachin Dedhia is an independent Cyber Crime Investigator & also a Certified Ethical Hacker (EC-Council, USA). He is also a certified International trainer in the field of Cyber Security, Ethical Hacking, Cyber Crime Investigations.
DR. AMARNATH MISHRA
Dr. Amarnath Mishra, is a Senior Faculty of Forensic Science at Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida, India since August 2015, and has 13+ years of experience in Academics, Research and Administration.Â
DR. CHERIAN PHILEMON KURIAN
Dr. Cherian is a highly qualified and accomplished professional with a diverse background in the medical field, holding an MBBS degree from Aarupadai Veedu Medical College & Hospital, Pondicherry, and an MD in Forensic Medicine & Toxicology from Justice K. S. Hegde Medical Academy, Mangaluru.
PRIYA SAVLA
Priya Dedhia is a Cyber Security and Digital Forensics expert with over 10 years of experience in the Information Technology field. As an Engineer and Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), she plays a pivotal role at Skynet Secure Solutions. In her role, Priya conducts Risk Audits, Vulnerability Assessments, and Penetration Testing for applications and networks.
Keshav Kumar
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OUR EXPERTS
TITIKSHA DESAI KAMBLE
Titiksha is a seasoned trainer in her field. She has conducted many workshops, seminars for young students, various judicial institutions, the corporate sector, BAR Councils, insurance companies and the High Court as well. The Police and Judicial Academy within Mumbai and Pune and the Crime Branch, EOW, Mumbai, have also benefited from her training expertise. In addition, she has provided forensic services to insurance companies and banks on fraud cases.
DR. AMARNATH MISHRA
Dr. Mishra has published 5 books, 20 book chapters, and more than 35 research articles in reputed peer-reviewed national and international journals, associated with forensic toxicology. He has presented 25 papers in national and international conferences and has delivered more than 17 invited talks at various national and international events.
Dr. Mishra is a Technical Assessor for NABL, India. Dr. Mishra serves as Regional Coordinator of Worldwide Association of Women Forensic Experts Italy. His professional affiliations include Associate Member of American Academy of Forensic Sciences, Member of Royal Society of Chemistry London, Life Member of Asia Pacific Association of Medical Toxicology, Indian Science Congress Association, Indian Society of Criminology, Society of Biological Chemists of India, etc.
He is the founder of Aspire Forensics and Amar Educational and Social Welfare Trust.
Sachin Dedhia
Since 2010, he has successfully conducted over 500 seminars & workshops across India, & enlightened over 1 lakh participants across numerous Schools, Colleges, Universities, Chartered Accountants Chapters, Rotary clubs, Hospitals Etc. He has also been conducting Corporate Workshops at and is associated with various prestigious associations like Indo-American society, Bombay Chambers of Commerce & Industry , Princeton academy, ICAI and Bankers Training college. He was privileged to give a seminar in the Rajbhavan i.e. in Governor’s office of Mumbai. He has conducted numerous audits for various International as well as national clients, Corporate & Govt. depts.
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OUR ADDRESS
12, Queens Court, 136 Maharshi karve Road, Churchgate, Mumbai 400020, India