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Citation

Kumar A, Mahto T, Kumar S, Kishore K. J. Evol. Med. Dent. Sci. 2013; 2(3): 256-264.

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(Copyright © 2013, Akshantala Enterprises)

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Abstract

There are different ways for suicide, which widely varies from one region to another. Among the world, India still is the single largest country to face large number of suicide cases. Being a forensic expert, knowledge of different methods of suicide as well as to differentiate suicidal deaths from other types of death like homicidal and accidental death is essential. Programmed death chooser can use various methods viz. physical as well as chemical to end their own lives. Attempted suicide is an unlawful act and a person is held responsible for the immediate consequences of the act. A thorough review has been made to provide a brief explanation of each of these methods along with its medico-legal impact.

KEY WORDS: Forensic, Suicide, homicidal, physical, Chemical, Medico-legal.


Language: en

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