Role of forensic medicine in administration of justice a critical review.

ABSTRACT

Two small round opaque shadows of metallic densities opined as that the injury was not a firearm injury but was self inflicted one by the first Medical Board under the Chairmanship of Chief Medical Officer. Opinion of another Medical Board comprising Forensic Medicine expert considered it as a Clear cut case of firearm wound. Based on two contradictory opinions, Allahabad Court held that the Charge sheet submitted under sections 323, 504, and 506 IPC, ought to have been submitted under some graver sections too. This paper deals with a critical review of case where two Medical Boards were constituted in the interest of justice. Views of various other relevant judgments of Hon’ble Supreme Court and various High Courts emphasizes the importance of Forensic Medicine in the administration of justice and need for refresher courses and training for medical officers suggested to avoid future recurrences of such nature are discussed in brief.