Journal of Punjab Academy of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
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  • Year: 2019
  • Volume: 19
  • Issue: 2

Post mortem artefacts -importance of interpretation

1Department of Forensic Medicine, Dr. R. P. Govt. Medical College, Kangra at Tanda, HP-176001

*Corresponding Author: Dr.Vijay Arora Professor and Head, Department of Forensic Medicine, Dr. R. P. Govt. Medical College, Kangra at Tanda, HP-176001 Contact: +91 9418089939 Email: drvjarora@gmail.com

Abstract

Artefact is a structure or substance not normally present but produced by some external agency or action. Misinterpretation may lead to wrong cause and manner of death and miscarriage of justice Therefore the doctor should learn to draw conclusion logically and correctly instead of forming hasty judgement.

Keywords

Artefact, Decomposition, Corrosion