1Student, Amity Institute of Forensic Science, Amity University, Uttar Pradesh
2Assistant Professor, Forensic Chemistry and Toxicology, LNJN-NICFS, National Forensic Science University - Delhi Campus, Sector-3, Rohini, Delhi
3Assistant Professor, Amity Institute of Forensic Science, Amity University, Uttar Pradesh
4Professor, Forensic Chemistry and Toxicology, LNJN-NICFS, National Forensic Science University - Delhi Campus, Sector-3, Rohini, Delhi
*Corresponding Author, Dr. Neha Tomar, Assistant Professor, Forensic Chemistry and Toxicology, LNJN-NICFS, National Forensic Science University- Delhi Campus, Sector-3, Rohini, Delhi, Email: tomarneh@gmail.com
Online published on 21 March, 2022.
Drug-Facilitated Sexual Assault or DFSA is a despicable act committed when the user is under the influence of alcohol or drugs. In state of intoxication consent might/not be acquiredby the perpetrator. The drugs that are commonly used for DFSA act as a CNS depressant which makes the consumer unaware of the surrounding and might also cause short term amnesia. The metabolism of such drugs is intricate and perplexed making their detection arduous. Hence, such drugs are an ideal choice for the perpetrators. Escalating Cases of DFSA is a grievous concern and demands wider dissemination of knowledge and awareness.
DFSA, CNS depressant, Intoxication, Metabolism, Perpetrator
