Relevance of Semen Collection of the Accused of Rape at the Time of Forensic Medical Examination

In India it is prevalent practice that whenever the allegation of sexual assault or rape is made, the suspected or alleged accused is medically examined by the doctors on the request of investigating officer. Relevance of the most archaic practice, collection of semen of the alleged accused by the doctors needs debate and discussion. This practice causes wastage of time and resources of the health and home department and delay in disposal of cases leading to backlog and huge burden on judiciary.

This study is pertaining to the various queries asked in the requisition letter given by the police officials to the doctors at the time of Forensic Medical Examination of the alleged accused and the collection of semen sample of the accused for the identification of blood group at the request of police. Various forensic samples are collected from the accused to link them with the crime.This study discusses the purpose and relevance of collection of semen of the alleged accused of rape and also discusses the suggestion to overcome the problems.