Role of a Medical Doctor at Scene of Crime

Is it logical to include a doctor in scene of crime investigation team in the given framework of criminal investigation in India? No simple answers are available to the question making rounds during scientific deliberations on ways & means to improve quality of criminal investigation in India. Proponents of the notion argue that a medical doctor at scene of crime is best equipped with the knowledge essentially needed to assist the investigators to make optimum use of scanty resources available with regards to analysis of biological evidences. They also claim that the doctors are always helpful in solving medico-legal intricacies inherent in majority of criminal cases. However, others feel that on account of improper training, poor motivation & dedication on the part of investigators & doctors both, lack of sufficient manpower etc. if implemented the idea is doomed to fail miserably in India.