Medical Evidence: Death and Injury by Kant Mani is a comprehensive legal reference that bridges the intersection of medicine and law in criminal proceedings. It focuses on the medico-legal aspects of death and bodily injury, explaining how courts interpret and rely upon medical findings and testimony in determining criminal liability. The book incorporates real-world examples and updated statutory cross-references to the new criminal laws, making it an essential guide for understanding the role of medical science in legal adjudication.
Key Features:
- Comprehensive coverage of medico-legal aspects of death and injury, linking medical findings with criminal responsibility.
- Cross references to India's new criminal laws, ensuring relevance to the current legal framework.
- Detailed guidance on the evaluation and interpretation of medical evidence in trials.
- Illustrative case studies demonstrating how medical testimony has influenced judicial outcomes.
- Practical insights into the admissibility, examination, and weight of medical expert evidence.
- Accessible format for both legal and medical professionals, with clear explanations of technical concepts.
- Updated edition, reflecting contemporary legislative changes and procedural developments.
This book is ideal for criminal lawyers, forensic experts, judicial officers, law students, and anyone involved in the investigation or adjudication of death or injury cases who seeks to understand how medical evidence is applied in court.