Law of Postmortem by Saxena & Saxena is a specialized legal reference dealing with the legal and medico-legal aspects of postmortem examination and death investigation. The book is useful for understanding the legal framework surrounding the examination of deceased persons, determination and documentation of causes of death, and the evidentiary importance of postmortem findings in judicial proceedings.
It provides a valuable reference for professionals and students dealing with criminal law, forensic medicine, medico-legal practice and investigation of unnatural or suspicious deaths. The subject matter is particularly relevant in cases involving homicide, suicide, accidents, custodial deaths and other circumstances requiring medico-legal examination.

CORE SUBJECTS

� Law of Postmortem
� Medico-Legal Examination
� Postmortem Examination
� Forensic Medicine and Law
� Determination of Cause of Death
� Manner and Circumstances of Death
� Natural and Unnatural Deaths
� Sudden and Suspicious Deaths
� Homicidal Deaths
� Suicidal Deaths
� Accidental Deaths
� Identification of Dead Bodies
� Examination of Injuries
� Ante-Mortem and Post-Mortem Injuries
� Time Since Death
� Medical Evidence
� Expert Evidence
� Autopsy and Medical Examination
� Inquest Proceedings
� Police Investigation and Postmortem Reports
� Preservation and Examination of Viscera
� Toxicological and Forensic Evidence
� Medico-Legal Documentation
� Evidentiary Value of Postmortem Findings
� Courtroom Use of Medical and Forensic Evidence

Key Features

� Specialized reference on the legal aspects of postmortem examination
� Covers important medico-legal principles and procedures
� Useful for understanding the role of medical evidence in criminal investigations
� Addresses issues concerning cause, manner and circumstances of death
� Relevant to cases involving homicide, suicide, accidents and suspicious deaths
� Helpful for legal practitioners, forensic professionals and researchers

Ideal For

� Advocates,
� Judges,
� Judicial Officers,
� Forensic Medicine Professionals,
� Medical Practitioners,
� Police
� Investigating Officers,
� Law Students,
� Forensic Science Students,
� Academicians
� Legal researchers dealing with death investigation and medico-legal proceedings.