1Professor and Head Forensic Medicine, Department of Forensic Medicine, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India
2Junior Resident (1st Year MD Student) Forensic Medicine, Department of Forensic Medicine, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India
3Research Scholar Forensic Medicine, Department of Forensic Medicine, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India
* E-mail: drmanojpathak@gmail.com
Introduction: The overall conviction rate of cases registered under POCSO rests at a meagre 7–16%. According to the NCRB data for 2016, incidents of rape of children have increased by over 82% from 2015.
Material and Method: On 20/09/2018, a case of 12 year old girl child victim was brought to our department for post-mortem examination. FIR was lodged under section 302 IPC, 354B IPC along with POCSO Act 2012, section 7, 8.
Findings (Result): As per Post-mortem examination, it was opined that, the cause of death of the victim was (both primary as well as contributory cause) i.e. coma as a result of head injury contributed by shock and haemorrhage due to multiple incised and lacerated wounds described and noted during autopsy of this particular case.
Conclusion: To identify repeat offenders and for easy identification of the culprit, criminal database (fingerprints, DNA database, dental charting along-with any implant in oral cavity, dental images and biometrics) should be prepared and preserved for future reference.
POCSO, NCRB, Sexual Assault, Signature fracture, Split Laceration, Tailing, Verbal Autopsy
