Human nail growth pattern and medicolegal aspect.

Among the body tissues nails are known to resist decomposition and disintegration. As such the study undertaken on the nails pattern and growth are presented. The idea came from the ink mark applied during the election voting. In 153 cases the growth rate in different fingers was recorded and statistically analyzed. The results are tabulated. It is possible that identity of the person can be established by growth pattern, unusual marks and history of trimming the nails etc. During the study it was observed that cutting of the nails encourages the growth. If allowed to grow the growth is retarded proportionately. Study was done from March 2000 to June 2000.