MEDICO-LEGAL ASPECTS OF POISONING
Keywords:
Poisons, Symptoms, Evidence, InvestigationAbstract
In cases such as homicide, accidental or suicidal deaths the involvement of Poisons is always a probable cause. Poisons can be used to kill plants and animals. Forensic Science is involved with the deduction and identification of Poisonsi . It is difficult to investigate cases in which poisons are involved. As extremely small quantities of poison can cause injury or even destroy, and be used in killing victims. The most poisons are easily accessible and available. They can be administered in minute quantities in food and drinksii. Usually the Victim would have been poisoned by someone who has their confidence. Forensic Deals with the immediate cause of death and identification of aspects responsibleiii. In Criminal Investigations Wherein Poisons are involved, Forensic Evidence is a very important factor which helps in Identification of the Perpetrator. This article deals with the topic by using four bases, Firstly, it deals with Poison as a cause of death, Secondly, symptoms exhibited by victims and Evidence Collected, Thirdly it deals with the Crime Scene Evaluations (establishing whether it was an homicide or an accidental or suicidal death), Lastly, The Medico-Legal Aspects involving the Medical reasoning in establishing a poisoning based death and the legal consequences of such poisoning if there was a perpetrator or if it was self-perpetrated will be discussed in this Research Paper.
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