Abstract

RETROSPECTIVE STUDY OF HOMICIDE CASES IN MARATHWADA AND FOUR DISTRICTS OF VIDERBHA REGION.

U. D. Pawar, C. D. Pawar, U. K. Kulkarni and R. K. Pardeshi*

Abstract

In developed countries the ratio of death due to Homicide is only one to two percent but in developing countries like India, it varies from 15%-30% and which is common cause of death in rural areas as compare urban areas. Homicide cases can be intentionally or accidental are silent major weapons, which can be easily used with violence and often without exciting doubt. The Regional Forensic Science Laboratory, (Govt. of Maharashtra), chavani Cantonment Area, Aurangabad, India Toxicology department receiving cases from eight districts of Marathwada and four districts of Vidharba region, Maharashtra, India. In Toxicology division viscera, stomach wash, police seize articles is generally received for chemical analysis from Medical officer after post-mortem in alcohol and suspected poisoning cases, and police authority seize articles. Through the year-2015 (January-2015 to December-2015), total 4934 cases were received for analysis. In Toxicology division, out of Homicide Indian Penal Code 302 received 371 cases in which male 228 cases and female 143 cases was found in Marthwada region. Keeping in view the above facts and figure the study was lead and originate that the facts of gender is mainly used during Homicide cases of Marathwada region.

Keywords: Marathwada Region, Vidharba Region, Toxicology, Indian penel code 302.