Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology

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Determination of foetal age is of significant not only in obstetrics management but also in medicolegal cases. Many a medicolegal questions especially related to fetal age are to answered by a forensic pathologist after examining a dead foetus. A study was conducted on 20 foetus of Haryana population from the Department of Forensic Medicine.Facial dimensions viz. bizygomatic width and nasion to prosthion distance were measured by verniler caliper (having resolution 0.02, instrument private Ltd. New Delhi.) and applied Balwant rai regression equation for age estimation. This was observed that using Balwant rai regression equation there was overestimation of age compared to their chronological age.

Key Words Nasion to prosthion a point distance, Bizygomatic width, Balwant rai regression equation.

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A 25 year married male was found hanging, in a kneel-down position, from the hood of a cycle rickshaw with the help of a cloth, in an isolated area, next to a park. The deceased was in a financial crunch. Thorough scene investigation by a team of forensic experts, law enforcement agency and the findings during postmortem examination, ruled out the possibility of foul play. The cause of death was suicidal hanging. Though various bizarre methods of suicidal hanging are being used by people, the case presented here is unique and needs mention in forensic literature.
 

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Determination of gestational age is important in civil and criminal cases. Though a reasonable assessment of gestational age can be made by measuring physical parameters such as crown-heel length, weight of fetus and by noting morphological features, organ development and appearance of ossification centers, an alternative parameter is desirable in some instances. The purpose of the present study is to determine the accuracy of fetal hand and foot length in estimating gestational age. The result of present study reveals high correlation of fetal hand and foot lengths with gestational age and these parameters could be utilized to estimate gestational age.

Key words gestational age, intrauterine age, fetus, foot length Assessment of gestational age from hand and foot length

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Coal fired thermal power plants (TPPs) are the second largest source of mercury emission in India. Almost 73% of energy is obtained from TPP which uses about 220 millions tonnes coal/year. Coal contains mercury (Hg) naturally and its combustion in the boilers to generate electricity causes release of mercury in to the environment. A typical 100 mw TPP can emit over 10kg of mercury in a single year. Once Hg reaches to the environment it never breaks down and persists in the environment, cycling through land, air and water. Low level exposure of Hg may cause permanent damage to the central nervous system (CNS). At higher levels, Hg can damage vital organs such as lungs and kidneys.Mercury has been the focus of regulatory activity because of its documented toxic and carcinogenic effects, as well as its persistent prevalence in the environment. Since mercury is volatile and readily mobilized, and often travels great distances before being deposited, regulatory concern about the environmental impacts of mercury appear to be quite justified.

Keywords mercury, legislation, coal, Thermal power Plant. Introduction

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In present day world due increase crime rate, at almost a crime ever 3 minutes in our country, it is essential for the forensic experts to have extensive knowledge of patterns of crime, mode and manner of crime and scientific method to detect it and bring the accused to justice in fastest possible time. In the entire process of administration of justice system only the forensic expert is a medical and medico legal man playing very curial role in solving crime mystery. Unless he is well versed with all steps of justice system he cannot do justice to his subject forensic medicine in particular and society. In general... Even if one crime case is solved and accused brought to justice hundred crimes can be prevented.

Key words Homicide, injuries and autopsy

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On 09/02/08, 20 years old married women, primigravida, with her husband after attending regular Antenatal checkup at PHC at Hinganghat sector, was going back to her home met with an accident, then immediately taken to Government hospital near to the accident site, from their referred to Kasturba Hospital, Sewagram. She gets admitted and treatment started but did not survived during the treatment. The investigating officer made Panchanama and body was sent for postmortem examination. The husband was crying very agonily and saying that this was their first issue in their family. Though 7 people were present in the auto rickshaw, only my wife has injured seriously and others were having minor injuries, added to that says-”Kaal ala hota, pan vel aali navthi, devane mala pan ka barobar nele nahi” Case has been explained in details.

Key words Primigravida, Investigating officer, Panchanama, Postmortem.
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