International Journal of Medical Toxicology & Legal Medicine

SCOPUS
  • Year: 2011
  • Volume: 14
  • Issue: 2

Victims and accused of sexual offences in Tripura – a prospective study

  • Author:
  • S C Sarkar, J Debbarma
  • Total Page Count: 6
  • DOI:
  • Page Number: 62 to 67

Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Tripura Medical College & DR. BRAM Teaching Hospital, Agartala

Abstract

Sexual offences are the most heinous crimes against women. Preservation and analysis of the biological evidences of sexual offences are the important task for doctors and poor medical evidences are often responsible for low conviction rate. Careful analysis of preserved biological specimen is vital evidences in criminal investigations. Victims 11–20 years and accused 21- 25 years of age groups are most vulnerable and dangerous for sexual assault.

Keywords

Sexual offences, poor evidences, low conviction rate, younger groups are vulnerable