The concept of the “Golden Hour” in crime scene investigation—where swift action is critical to collect, preserve, and analysis of evidence—has extended to the digital realm, necessitating fast and efficient methods for handling digital evidence. The rapid proliferation of digital devices has transformed crime scenes, making the timely acquisition and analysis of digital evidence increasingly important. Next Generational Digital Forensics is a new area of Digital Forensics that is fast, remote, and expandable across the Law Enforcement Agencies, and acting as a catalyst in Criminal and Civil Investigations. By leveraging real-time data analysis, and automated forensic tools integrated with top-edge technology available, law enforcement agencies can better preserve the integrity of digital evidence but also escalate the investigation while maintaining a chain of custody, improving the overall effectiveness of investigations and the criminal justice system. This review article explores the urgent need for faster investigation processes during the Golden Hour, particularly focusing on digital evidence. It discusses the future aspects of meeting the demands of modern crime scenes and ensuring justice is served swiftly and accurately. The author presents a comprehensive review of recent frameworks in digital forensics with a dip into history, its importance, different investigative frameworks, current challenges, and future aspects.