Chronology of preceding medico-legal practices with Reference to post-mortem forensic toxicology

Abstract

Exercising an accurately effective extraction method on the post-mortem samples is one of the integral as well as imperative parts of a successful forensic toxicological analysis. Scientific progress has witnessed quite a few efficient attempts made to effectively extract poisons from post-mortem samples. Lack of expert knowledge or unwanted procedural error, even the minor while adopting these methods can affect the scientific conclusions and the legal verdict as well. A systematically appropriate means of extraction is evenly dependent on the nature of poisons typically grouped in the past for medico-legal purposes; therefore, it significantly necessitates the expert acquaintance with the classification of poisons in depth. Deciphering such aged important information isn’t an easy task due to a lack of substantial forensic appraisal; therefore, the present review articleattempts to augment essential knowledge on the classification and extraction of poison sought for forensic rationale. This article has also integrated biographies of associated pioneers with the purpose to salute their commendable work and inspire interested readers. This compendium can adjoin the modern toxicologists with the origin and understanding of convectional toxicological practices aiding the legal system.