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Relevancy of DNA: A Test for Paternity (Section 112, Indian Evidence Act)

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One of the golden rules of the Indian Evidence Act is that the best evidence should be presented before the court of law to decide the matter being adjudicated. What evidence may be the best to...

Incised Wounds: Importance in Criminal Investigation

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An incised wound is a cut caused by a sharp-edged object, such as a knife or broken glass. It usually has clean, straight edges with minimal tissue damage, often resembling a surgical or intent...

Forensic Odontology: Role in Police Investigation & Identification

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Forensic odontology falls under the realm of forensic science, a specialized field that uncovers the identity of individuals through their dental records. The discipline delves into the scrutin...

Difference Between Hurt, Wound And Injury

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The terms 'hurt,' 'wound,' and 'injury' are often used interchangeably to describe physical harm or damage to the body, but they have distinct meanings and usage. Describing pain in medical ter...

Tort Reform Needed To Prevent Misuse Of Provisions Of CPA Act For Medical Neg...

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Honorable Supreme Court has explicitly recommended such tort reform. The legislature must act. Supreme Court: There is a need to protect doctors from frivolous or unjust prosecutions in the ...

Differences Between Medical Insanity And Legal Insanity

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Medical Insanity:Medical insanity is a term used to describe serious mental disorders that greatly hinder a person's ability to think, feel, or behave normally. These disorders, such as schizop...

Chances Of Plea Of Legal Insanity Being Successful

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The insanity defence, also known as legal insanity, is a highly debated and intricate component of criminal law. It requires an assessment of the defendant's mental state during the alleged off...

Post Mortem Examination Challenges

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Performing post-mortem examinations can be emotionally draining for both the pathologist and the family of the deceased. Striking a balance between the scientific investigation and showing resp...

Medical Negligence: Major Takeaways from the National Medico-Legal Summit 2024

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The field of medicine is vast and intricate, defying easy judicial scrutiny or non-professional regulation. A highly trained, qualified, and licensed medical practitioner requires the autonomy ...

Examining Viscera to Find Out Cause of Death: Challenges for Criminal Justice...

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A viscera report is compiled in order to establish the reason for death in cases where traditional autopsies are inconclusive. These examinations involve a thorough investigation of the viscera...