Browsing: medico legal

Abstract The legal status of the unborn child under Indian law remains a contested terrain, particularly within the statutory framework…

Abstract Background Maternal tolerance of the genetically dissimilar foetus represents one of nature’s most profound biological phenomena. Despite the foetus…

Introduction Reproduction is the most primal of human imperatives, yet it is also the most contested. Biology whispers that our…

I. Introduction The commodification of the human body stands as one of the most disturbing manifestations of economic inequality and…

Introduction Pregnancy involves a dynamic dialogue between mother and foetus, mediated by hormones, chemicals, and cellular exchange. This communication not…

Abstract Background The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, criminalises all sexual activity with minors under 18…

Introduction Adolescent sexual relations in India present a paradox. Historically, teenage motherhood was normalised within early marriage structures, yet contemporary…

When police officers arrive at a crime scene, one of the first and most critical questions they face is: “How…

Introduction Asphyxia occurs when the body does not get enough oxygen, leading to unconsciousness or death. In criminal investigations, it…

Introduction Medical science has long grappled with the ethical boundaries of intervention. While therapeutic procedures aim to preserve life and…