Medicolegal Update
(Dr Sudhir Gupta, Additional Prof, Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, AIIMS)
A doctor may be required to examine a
person suspected of shooting by the doctor. The concerned investigating agency
takes measure of this medical examination as many corroborative scientific
evidences may be collected in medical examination.
- Any scuffle injuries, intoxication
will be revealed in medical examination
- The firearm discharge residues on
the hands and face may be present for some time. But, they may remain on
clothing for several days, which may be clinching evidence.
- If a revolver is fired, the
escaping powder pressure between the cylinder and barrel may be expected
to fall upon the hands that grasp the weapon and pull the trigger. This
material, which may deposit upon the hand, consists of: powder particles
in various stages of decomposition; bits of bullet material, if the
cylinder and bore are not correctly aligned; ignition products of the
primer; combustion products of propellant, primer, and cartridge case.
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