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Abstract Post-mortem examination (autopsy) is a vital component of medico-legal investigation, aiding in the determination of the cause, manner, and…

Introduction Fingerprints provide a unique and stable biometric marker established before birth, but while thermal injuries from high-temperature incidents can…

Abstract This paper interrogates the emerging phenomenon of “encashable criminal offences” in India, where acts traditionally defined as criminal —…

Introduction In forensic pathology, determining the time since death and understanding the circumstances of death are important parts of a…

Introduction In criminal trials involving suspicious or unnatural deaths, the post-mortem report is one of the most vital documents in…

Introduction Imagine a high-profile poisoning case. The police have a prime suspect, a clear motive, and a victim who died…

A post-mortem examination, or autopsy, is the bedrock of medico-legal investigations. In the criminal justice system—where the boundary between accident,…

1. Introduction In legal dramas and, at times, even in courtroom arguments, the phrase “touch DNA” is presented as if…

Introduction In medical jurisprudence and forensic investigation, the evidentiary value of a forensic sample depends not only on the quality…

Insanity: Medical Jurisprudence and Criminal Responsibility Introduction In everyday language, the term “insanity” is often used loosely to describe unusual,…