Forensic examinations in two cases of alleged dowry deaths

Med Sci Law. 1993 Jul;33(3):269-72. doi: 10.1177/002580249303300316.

Abstract

Two cases of alleged dowry deaths are presented from Haryana State, India. In each case a young lady died after receiving burn injuries. Forensic examination unveiled the mysteries of both deaths and helped in apprehending and prosecuting the culprits. Case 1, allegedly a dowry death, proved to be an accidental burning and Case 2, stated to be a suicidal death, was proved to be homicidal.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Blood Group Incompatibility / pathology
  • Blood Stains
  • Burns / pathology*
  • Cause of Death*
  • Developing Countries*
  • Female
  • Fraud / legislation & jurisprudence*
  • Homicide / legislation & jurisprudence*
  • Humans
  • Malpractice / legislation & jurisprudence
  • Postmortem Changes*
  • Suicide / legislation & jurisprudence