Role of Ancillary Investigations in Medicolegal Autopsy to Establish the Cause of Death and Legal Implications

Abstract

Sudden death in young females can have various causes and it is important to investigate the cause thoroughly. In cases with a vague history, postmortem ancillary investigation can also help to establish or rule out potential causes of death, such as underlying medical conditions or environmental factors. These investigations may include various laboratory tests, such as toxicology, histology, microbiology, and genetic analysis, as well as radiological imaging studies. This information not only helps in ascertaining the cause and manner of death but also helps in establishing the legal connotations in any medicolegal case.

Keywords

• sudden death
• young female
• Leuconostoc mesenteroides
• postmortem ancillary investigations
• Indian POCSO Act
• mandatory reporting