Foresnic Medicine CBME topic

2.  S.304-B,I.P.C:-Where the death of a
woman is caused by any burns or bodily
injury or occurs under abnormal
circumstances within seven years of her
marriage by her husband or his relatives
in demand for dowry.

3.  S-498-A,I.P.C:-Whoever is the husband
or the relative of the husband of a woman
subjects the woman to cruelty shall be
punished with imprisonment up to three
years.Incase of death of the woman the
punishment shall be imprisonment of not
less than seven years,but may extend to
life imprisonment.

4.  Dowry deaths occur,either by murder of a
married woman or she herself committing
suicide being unable to bear harassment or
cruelty for not fulfilling the promises by
her parents or her relatives or those
interested in her marriage.

5.  These murders are
Invariably committed
secretly either in the
house or at a place where
Outsiders may not witness
it.
 The bride may be burnt or killed
by various methods.

6.  The doctor should make a record of the
history of the injuries and the persons
responsible for it.
 Time and name of the person who gave
the history should be noted.
 The condition of the victim should be
recorded at frequent intervals.
 Care should be taken that no person has
discussion with the victim to avoid any
undue influence being exerted on her.
 A magistrate may be called to record the
dying declaration.

7. Inquest should be conducted by the
magistrate.
Permission for autopsy should be
given which should be carried by
two doctors.

8.  One woman is murdered for dowry every
twenty minutes.
 Highest incidence
is seen in
Uttarpradesh.