Introduction
The word forensic has been derived from the Latin word “forensis” which implies something pertaining to ‘forum.’ The word ‘forensic’ essentially conveys any issue related to the debate in the court of law. The word ‘medicine’ carries wide important. Broadly, it may be considered as a science for preserving health and effecting cure. From the interaction of these two professions of medicine and law, has emerged the discipline of Forensic Medicine, i.e. application of medical and allied knowledge and expertise towards the administration of justice.
Objective
1. Teaching to the MBBS student as per NMC curriculum
2. To conduct Medicolegal autopsy
3. Clinical forensic medicine work ( Medicolegal injuries report, Medicolegal case opinion, Age estimation civil/criminal, Sexual assault examination)
4. Weapon examination for frame the Medicolegal opinion of physical assault cases
5. Academic research work
6. The department gives teaching/ training to Medical Officers, Police Officers of the State when demanded