What is abrasion?
Superficial rupture of epidermis with minor or no bleeding
What is the difference between hanging and strangulation?
Hanging = neck constriction + suspension
Strangulation = neck constriction, no suspension
What is contusion/bruise?
Blood collection under the epidermis/dermis, no external bleeding
What is rigidity/stiffness of a dead body?
Rigor mortis
What is dactylography?
- Finger printing AKA Galton’s test
- It is the most reliable method of identification
What is thanatology?
It is the study of death
What is autopsy?
Post mortem examination
What is Livor mortis?
It is discolouration of the dead body
What is cooling of the dead body?
Algor mortis
What is the meaning of asphyxia?
Pulselessness
What are the types of strangulation?
- Manual strangulation AKA throttling
- Ligature strangulation
Asphyxiation w/o involvement of neck constriction or suspension?
Suffocation
What is the significance of performing an autopsy?
To determine,
1. Cause of death
2. Manner of death
3. Time since death
4. Identity
Describe Sharp v/s Blunt wound
Sharp - Even margin, regular boundary, profuse bleeding
Blunt - Uneven margin, irregular boundary, sluggish bleeding
Describe Simple v/s Grievous injuries
SIMPLE - Non life endangering injuries
-> Cuts, bruises
GRIEVOUS - Life endangering injuries or person is unable to perform normal activities for 15 days
-> #bone, #teeth, disfuguration of face, acid attack, emasculation, deafness or blindness, nerve or tendon injuries
What is IPC and it’s function?
IPC- Indian Penal Code
Now renamed as BNS - Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita
- Defines offences and their punishments
What does BNS 63 and BNS 64 define?
BNS 63 - Rape
BNS 64 - Punishment of rape
What is CrPC and it’s function?
CrPC - Criminal Procedure
Now renamed as BNSS - Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Samhita
- Explains how to proceed with a case/arrest
What is BNSS 194 and BNSS 196?
BNSS 194 - Police inquest/inquiry
BNSS 196 - Magistrate inquest
What is IEA and it’s function?
- Gathering/Collection of evidence
What is dichotomy?
Fee splitting (commission based referrals) - unethical
What is infamous conduct?
Refers to immodest behaviour by a doctor
