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Medico Legal Report Definitions & Examples

August 15, 2013 by Admin 3 Comments

Medico Legal Report
This is a report prepared by a doctor, usually in criminal cases, such as assault, rapte, murder, poisoning, etc. in response to a requisition from a law enforcement authority. It is meant for the guidance of the investigating officer. It will be produced in court and is subject to cross examination by the opposing counsel.
Examples of Mediclegal Report

  • Injury Report
  • Postmortem Report
  • Age Certificate
  • Dying Declaration
  • Certificate of Mental Illness
  • Certificate in connection with sexual offenses

The report consists of two parts;
First the facts observed on examination
Secondly, the opinion drawn from them
As far as possible, technical terms should be avoided and the opinion stated briefly and clearly. The report must state the date, time and place of examination and the names of the individuals, identifying the person or body examined or the means by which the body was identified. Two identification marks must be noted. In an injury case, the injuries must be described in details. An opinion of their nature (simple, grievous, dangerous) and the class of weapon used in their production should also be given. If an opinion cannot be given immediately the person should be kept under observation and necessary investigations carried out. In a postmortem report, the cause of death and the approximate time since death should be mentioned.

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  1. Abid says

    March 13, 2018 at 5:18 am

    What will be the section of law when there is only dislocation of joint without fracture as there is no answer in pakistan penal court

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    • Dr. Arif Rasheed Malik says

      September 18, 2018 at 2:13 pm

      The nature of injury to be declared when there is dislocation of joint without fracture depends upon following factors:-
      1. If it is simple dislocation of joint like shoulder joint without any corresponding soft tissue injury and residual neurological deficit, it falls within purview of 337L2.
      2. If it is associated with permanent residual neurological deficit as per expert opinion of neurologist then it is Itlafesalahiyte use.
      3. If associated residual neurological deficit is temporary and less than 20 days then again falls under 337L2 but if more than 20 days then Itlafesalahiyte udw.
      4. If associated soft tissue injury exposed dislocated joint then jury ghair jaifa munaqla.

      Reply
  2. Shazra says

    April 10, 2019 at 4:56 pm

    Are medico legal reports, apart from DNA reports, not admissible in civil claims in Pakistan?

    Reply

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