Forensic Medicine

Abstract

This dissertation is focused on the science which deals with the application of knowledge of each and every branch of medicine, whenever and wherever it is required or necessary for taking decision in legal affairs both in civil and criminal cases. In this essay, how the forensic medicine aids in establishing administration of justice – it has been stated. In order to aid in the administration of justice, the concerned forensic medicine departments are always dealing with judicial investigation, medico-legal reports, medico-legal evidences, identity of both victims and criminals etc. In this report, as a participator in establishing rule of law, the different role of doctors like: forensic science expert, medico-legal expert, expert witness are also enumerated. Besides these, another important thing has been added, viz. forensic criminology, which deals with crime & criminals, detection of crime and doctor's criminality. From the involvement of doctors in legal procedure and to the taking of medical evidence through applying the provisions of related laws (Penal Code, CrPC, Evidence Act), all are discussed in this essay. The intention of this report is to identify the relationship between the legal professionals & medical professionals and to determine the essence of combination between these two, in order to establish the prudential administration of justice. Actually forensic medicine is mostly an exercise of legal sense, combined with the application of medical knowledge and experience, which is not properly followed in our country. In the conclusion, some recommendations are given to overcome the emergencies.