FORENSIC MEDICINE | FATHER MULLER CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS

Overview

Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology was established in 1999 and is located in the 2nd floor of B-block of the Medical College building. The department consists of an established museum, library and demonstration room with good teaching and learning materials. The department is involved in teaching and training the medical students in performing the medicolegal work and conducting research work.

The department undertakes the medicolegal autopsies on cases from Dakshina Kannada, neighbouring districts and Kerala State. Also, the department is actively involved in attending and issuing certificates in medicolegal cases at Casualty.

The museum consists of materials of medicolegal importance such as specimens, charts, weapon of assault, and chemicals & plants of toxicological importance.

The Poison Control Centre established under the department is involved with an analysis of materials collected at hospital in poisoning cases and information on poisons.

Vision and Mission Statement

Our Vision

To be recognized as a leader in medico-legal education to medical students and to give justice to the sufferers in medicolegal cases.

Our Mission

To train the medical students in medical ethics, legal responsibilities of a medical practitioner, proper handling of medicolegal cases and toxicology.
To do a quality medicolegal autopsies.
To give medicolegal consultation to the legal authorities.
To assist the clinicians in diagnosing unknown conditions by performing a clinical autopsy.

Our Doctors

Dr. Hareesh Shivu Gouda

M.B.B.S, MD

Forensic Medicine

View Profile

Dr. Hareesh Shivu Gouda

Professor & HOD

Forensic Medicine

Qualification

M.B.B.S, MD

Achievements

1. First rank to the University in the MD (Forensic Medicine) examination conducted by RGUHS, Bangalore held in the month of September 2006.

2. Best Scientific paper award at the 15th Annual Conference of KAMLS held on 5th, 6th & 7th January 2007 at VIMS, Bellary.

3. Best Scientific paper award at the 5th Annual Conference of South India Medico Legal Association held from 31st October to 3rd November 2008 at JSS Medical College, Mysore.

4. Reviewer for "Journal of South India Medico-legal Association" and "Journal of the Indian Society of Toxicology" and "International Journal of Medical Toxicology & Forensic Medicine".

5. Best Scientific paper award at Annual Conference of KAMLS held from 1st to 3rd December 2017 at BMCRI, Bangalore.

6. Assistant Editor of NACPFMT-™s Practical Medico-legal Manual. Paras Medical Publisher. Hyderabad.

7. Executive Committee Member of Indian Society of Toxicology for the period 2010-12 & 2018-19.

Publications

Scientific Papers:

1. Consent - Its Medico Legal Aspects. Journal of Association of Physicians of India 2005; 53 (10): 891-894.

2. How Safe is Ryle's Tube Feeding?. Journal of Indian Society of Toxicology 2005; 1(2): 51-52.

3. Capital punishment and role of a Doctor in Execution. Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology 2007; 24(1): 50-54.

4. Is attempted suicide an offence?. Journal of Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine 2007; 29(2): 44 - 46.

5. Mediastinal emphysema due to an isolated facial trauma: a case report. Medicine, Science and the Law 2008; 48 (2): 178-180.

6. Piecemeal or whole body X ray in firearm injuries -a case report. Journal of Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine 2008; 30(4): 231-234.

7. Medical certification of cause of Death. Journal of Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine 2008; 30(4): 249-252.

8. Third Coronary Artery - Boon or Bane?. Journal of Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine 2009; 31(1): 62-64.

9. Legal and Ethical aspects of Medical Records - an Indian Perspective. Medico Legal Update 2009; 9(2): 16-18.

10.Assisted reproductive technology - Medical, legal and psychosocial issues. Journal of Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine 2009; 31 (4): 405-408.

11.Acute renal failure following electrocution. Indian Journal of Medical Sciences 2010; 64(1): 45-46.

12.Analysis of Medico Legal Autopsies - A 6 year Retrospective Study. Indian Internet Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology 2010; 8(2): 51-61.

13.In Camera Trial and the Indian Law. Medico Legal Update 2010; 10(1): 17-18.

14.Mendosal Suture - An anatomical variation mimicking fracture. Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology 2010; 27(1): 35-36.

15.Plasma cholinesterase: double-edged parameter in the diagnosis of acute organophosphorus poisoning. Medicine, Science and the Law 2010; 50(3): 159-160.

16.Profile of poisoning cases in north Karnataka. Medico Legal Update 2010; 10(2): 61-63.

17.Correlation of pattern of burns with morbidity and mortality - One year cross-sectional study. Medico Legal Update 2010; 10(2): 102-106.

18.Masturbation - An Overview. Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology 2010 27(2): 44-47.

19.Sexual dimorphism of skull - morphological and mathematical facets. Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology 2010; 4(2): 52-54.

20.Flubendiamide - Entry of a new insecticide in to the field of Clinical Toxicology. Journal of Indian Society of Toxicology 2010; 6(2): 45-46.

21.Fatal Accidental fall from height - Retrospective autopsy study from 2004 - 2009. Indian Internet Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology 2010; 8(4): 148-152.

22.Dying Declaration - An analysis of Court Judgments. International Journal of Medical Toxicology & Legal Medicine 2010; 13 (1): 28-32.

23.Cardiac tamponade secondary to fulminant myocarditis - A case of custodial death. Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine 2011; 18 (1): 30-33.

24.Spontaneous Rupture of Unscarred Gravid Uterus. Journal of Forensic Sciences 2011; 56 (Supplement s 1): S 263 - S265.

25.Cyber sex - a newly emerging obsession. International Journal of Medical Toxicology & Legal Medicine 2011; 13(3): 13-18.

26.Profile of accidental fall from height in children: One year study. Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology 2011; 5(1): 34-36.

27.Profile of poisoning cases at Belgaum, Karnataka: A cross sectional study. Medico Legal Update 2011; 11(1): 24-27.

28.An analysis of 188 cases of fall from height at Belgaum, Karnataka. Medico Legal Update 2011; 11(1): 28-30.

29.Accidental mass poisoning in children. Journal of the Indian Society of Toxicology 2011; 7(1): 51-52.

30.Fatal Electrical Burns - A seven year retrospective autopsy study. Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology 2011; 28(1): 1-3.

31.Analysis of Fatal Burns Cases - A 5 year study at Sri B M Patil Medical College, Bijapur, Karnataka. Medico Legal Update 2011; 11(2): 114-116.

32.Analysis of fatal cases of mechanical asphyxia at Belgaum, Karnataka. Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology 2011; 28(2): 51-53.

33.Poisoning due to Abrusprecatorius: A rare case report. International Journal of Medical Toxicology and Legal Medicine 2011; 13(4): 21-23.

34.Poisoning due to Jatrophacurcas plant: A rare case report. International Journal of Medical Toxicology and Legal Medicine 2011; 13(4): 48-50.

35.Country made scare gun vs. air gun-A comparative study of terminal ballistics using gelatine blocks. Forensic Science International 2012; 214(1-3): 148-151.

36.Jigsaw Cooperative Learning - An overview of learning together technique. Journal of Research in Medical Education & Ethics 2012; 2(1): 28-33.

37.Fatal traumatic cervical spine injury - A postmortem analysis. J South India Medicolegal Assoc. 2013; 5(1): 17-21.

38.Acute fulminant myocarditis at autopsy: A clinical masquerade?. Al-Ameen Journal of Medical Sciences 2012; 5(4): 410-413.

39.A Study of Acute Organophosphate Poisoning at a Tertiary Hospital, Belgaum, Karnataka. Medico Legal Update 2012; 12 (2): 75-79.

40.Study of Pattern of Injuries in Deaths due to Blunt Abdominal Trauma in Road Traffic Accident victims. Medico Legal Update 2012; 12 (2): 187-191.

41.Bromadiolone Poisoning - A fatal case of suicidal ingestion. J Forensic Medicine & Toxicology 2012; 29(2): 51-53.

42.Gamma Hydroxy Butyrate: A new fangled Date Rape Drug. Indian J Forensic Med Pathol. 2013; 6 (2): 65-8.

43.Accidental mummification in adverse condition - Report of an unusual case. Jl of South India Medico-legal Association 2014; 6 (2). 84-7.

44.Pattern of skeletal injuries in victims of fatal Road traffic accident. Medico Legal Update 2014; 14 (1): 16-21.

45.Cranio-Cerebral Injuries in Victims of Fatal Road Traffic Accident: A 5-year Post-Mortem Study. Int J Med Toxicol Forensic Med. 2014; 4 (3):77-82.

46.Pre-Interventional Cardiac and ECG Changes in Acute Organophosphate Poisoning Cases Admitted to a Tertiary Hospital in India. Int J Med Toxicol Forensic Med. 2014; 4(4): 130-5.

47.Effect of Skull Fracture on Pre-interventional Glasgow Coma Scale and Survival Period - An Analysis of 211 Fatal Cases of Traumatic Head Injury.International journal of Medical Toxicology & Legal Medicine. 2017; 20 (1 & 2). 44-7.

48.Histopathology - a supportive ally in fatal electrical injuries. Jl of South India Medico-legal Association 2019; 11 (1). 56-9.

49.Fat Sample as an Ideal Toxicological tool in Delayed Deaths due to Pesticides. Journal of Indian Society of Toxicology 2019; 15 (1):

50.Physical child abuse detection at emergency room - a case report. Journal of Karnataka Medico-Legal Association. 2019; 50-3.

51.A fatal case of complete transection of cervical trachea following closed chest injury due to blunt force. Jl of South India Medico-legal Association 2021; 13 (1). 69-71.

52.Stature estimation by percutaneous length of ulnaamongst the people belonging to Gadag, Karnataka. Jl of South India Medico-legal Association 2022; 14 (1). 4-10.

53.An unusual case of fatal non-penetrating cervicalspinal cord injury due to head-butting by an ox.Jl of South India Medico-legal Association 2022; 14 (1). 68-70.

Book / Chapter / contribution in a book:

1.Forensic Medicine - Prep manual for Undergraduates. 1st Edition. Paras Medical Publisher. Hyderabad. 2010. (ISBN No.: 978-81-8191-313-5).

2.Contribution of original Photographs & Drawings and Literature to the 16th, 17th& 18th edition of Textbook of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology by Pillay VV. Paras Medical Publisher. Hyderabad.

3.Chapter on "Examination of Skeletal remains" in Recent advances in Forensic Medicine and Toxicology by GautamBiswas. Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers. New Delhi. 2018.

4.Chapter on "Medico-legal aspects of Food poisoning" in NACPFMT's Practical Medico-legal Manual by Pillay VV. Paras Medical Publisher. Hyderabad. 2019.

Dr. Nagesh K.R

M.B.B.S, MD, PG Diploma in Bioethics and Medical ethics from Yenepoya University; FAIMER from PSG-FRI

Forensic Medicine

View Profile

Dr. Nagesh K.R

Professor

Forensic Medicine

Qualification

M.B.B.S, MD, PG Diploma in Bioethics and Medical ethics from Yenepoya University; FAIMER from PSG-FRI

Achievements

1. Member of International forum of teachers (IFT) of the UNESCO Chair in Bioethics.

2. Head of Bioethics Unit, UNESCO Chair in Bioethics (Haifa) at Fr Muller Charitable Institutions, Mangalore.

3. Former Regional Editor for South Asia of an International Journal "The Open Forensic Science Journal".

4. Former Editor of "Journal of South India Medicolegal Association", an official publication of South India Medicolegal Association.

5. Editor-in-chief of practical record for undergraduates by Karnataka Medicolegal Society.

6. Editor of Journal of Clinical Pathology & Forensic Medicine.

7. Editorial Board Member in International Journal of AJ Institute of Medical Sciences, Journal of Karnataka Medico-Legal Society.

8. Member of Board of Studies in Yenepoya University, Mangalore and BLDE University, Bijapur.

9. Reviewer for the International, National & Regional journals.

10. Member of Board of Examiners in Criminology for B.A. Degree in School of Social Work, Roshni Nilaya, Mangalore.

11. Convener of Parent Teacher Association Committee at Fr Muller Medical College, Mangalore.

12. Member of "Anti-ragging committee", "Committee against Sexual Harassment of women staff" and "Pharmacovigilance committee" in Fr Muller Medical College, Mangalore.

13. Member of Medical Education Unit at FMMC, Mangalore

Publications

International journals:

1. Suicide by combined Insulin and Glipizide overdose in a Non-insulin dependent Diabetes Mellitus Physician: A case report. Med Sci Law. 2006; 46 (3): 263-9.

2. Estimation of stature from vertebral column length in South Indians. Leg Med. 2006; 8(5): 269-72.

3. Amputation due to fishing net. J Clin Forensic Med. 2007; 14(6): 377-81.

4. Sexual dimorphism of acetabulum-pubis index in South-Indian population. Leg Med. 2007; 9 (6): 305-08.

5. Male external genitalia injury caused by "elephant stampede". Injury. 2008; 39(1): 136.

6. Estimation of stature from hand dimensions of north and south Indians. Leg Med. 2008; 10 (4): 185-9.

7. Suicidal pact by hanging. Med Sci Law. 2008; 48 (3): 266-8.

8. Lumbosacral transitional vertebra: clinical and forensic implications. Singapore Med J. 2009; 50 (2): e85-87.

9. Arcing injuries in a fatal electrocution. Am J Forensic Med Pathol. 2009; 30 (2): 183-5.

10. Stature estimation from the length of the sternum in South Indian males: a preliminary study. J Forensic Leg Med. 2009; 16 (8): 441-3.

11. Acute Haemorrhagic pancreatitis â€" a case of sudden death. J Forensic Leg Med. 2009; 16: 101-3.

12. Tubercular granuloma in the myocardium: an autopsy report. Singapore Med J. 2010; 51 (1): e15-17.

13. Circumscribed injuries caused by an explosion in firecracker factory. J Forensic Leg Med. 2010; 17 (3): 169-71.

14. Bilateral calcified stylohyoid ligament: An incidental autopsy finding with medicolegal significance. Leg Med. 2010; 12(4): 184-7.

15. Postmortem diagnosis of acute haemorrhagic pancreatitis. J Forensic Leg Med. 2010; 17(6): 316-20.

16. Apparent partial hanging. Am J Forensic Med Pathol. 2010; 31 (4): 376-377.

17. Estimation of stature from the length of the sternum in South Indian females. J Forensic Leg Med. 2011; 18(6): 242-5.

18. Suicidal plant poisoning with Colchicum autumnale. J Forensic Leg Med. 2011; 18(6): 285-7.

19. A preliminary study of pores on epidermal ridges: Are there any sex differences and age related changes? J Forensic Leg Med. 2011; 18(7): 302-5.

20. Excavation of the chest due to railway mishap. Aus J of Forensic Sci. 2011; 1'6.

21. Autopsy discoveries of death from malaria. Leg Med (Tokyo). 2012; 14: 111-5.

22. Estimation of sex from fragments of os coxa by metric analysis. Aus J Forensic Sci. 2012: 1-9.

23. The Mangalore air crash of 22 May 2010: practical problems related to identification of the dead in a populous developing country. Med Leg J. 2012; 80 (Pt 4):151-4.

24. Accidental strangulation by a hot belt: an occupational medico-legal case report. Med Leg J. 2013; 81(Pt 3):132-4.

25. Evaluation of the mastoid triangle for determining sexual dimorphism: A Saudi population based study. Forensic Sci Int. 2015; 254: 244.e1-4.

26. Estimation of gestational age from gall-bladder length. Med Sci Law. 2016; 56(1): 26-9.

27. Morphometric evaluation of the foramen magnum for sex determination: A study from Saudi Arabia. J Forensic Leg Med. 2017; 46: 66-71.

National journals:

1. Sexual dimorphism of Skull - A case report. Int J Med Toxicology and Legal Med. 2004; 6 (1): 16-8.

2. A rare case of fatality due to Auramime poisoning. J Ind Society of Toxicology. 2005; 1: 25-7.

3. Geriatric poisoning fatalities: Manipal perspective. Medicolegal Up-date. 2005; 5 (1): 7-10.

4. Pattern of Fatal Head injuries due to Vehicular Accidents in Manipal. J Ind Acad Forensic Med. 2005; 27 (1): 19-22.

5. Reconstruction of Skull by Endocranial grooveâ€"A case report. J Ind Acad Forensic Med. 2005; 27 (1): 55-6.

6. Rupture of Myocardial Infarction-A case report. J Karn Medicolegal Society. 2005; 14(2):21-4.

7. Sudden cardiac death due to Myocardial Infarction in a young female - A case report. J Indian Acad Forensic Med. 2006; 28(4): 140-41.

8. Estimation of stature and sex from foot print length using regression formulae and standard foot print length formula respectively. J Punjab Acad of Forensic Med Toxicol. 2006; 6: 5-8.

9. Gagging - Accidental, Suicidal or a Religious Sacrifice? J Indian Acad Forensic Med. 2007; 29(2): 57-8.

10. Accidental burial at work place. Int J Med Toxicol Legal Med. 2007; 10 (1): 45-7.

11. Adultery and the Indian Law. Int J Med Toxicol Leg Med. 2008; 10 (2): 26-9.

12. Medical documentation- A cause for litigation? Physician- Digest. 2008; 16(6): 55-9.

13. Sudden cardiac death due to Myocarditis â€" Review with a case report. J Forensic Med Toxicol. 2009; 26 (1): 14-8.

14. Study of sudden death due to malaria - a malaria endemic zone in South India. J Forensic Med Toxicol. 2010; 27 (2): 29-31.

15. Estimation of stature from the percutaneous length of the tibia, ulna and radius in South Indian population. Indian J Forensic Med Pathol. 2011; 4(1): 9-13.

16. Determination of hand from a fingerprint. J Punjab Acad Forensic Med Toxicol. 2012; 12 (2): 82-6.

17. Bromadiolone Poisoning - A fatal case of suicidal ingestion. J Forensic Med Toxicol. 2012; 29(2): 51-3.

18. Sex determination by acetabulum-pubis index. Int J Universal Pharmacy Bio Sci. 2013; 2(3): 95-101.

19. Scars - do tell tales. J Punjab Acad Forensic Med Toxicol. 2014; 14 (1): 27-8.

20. Bucco-lingual width in mandibular canines in sex determination: A South Karnataka perspective. J South India Medicolegal Assoc. 2014; 6(2): 49-54.

21. Demirjian - method in the estimation of age: a study on human third molars. J Forensic Dent Sci. 2015; 7 (2): 153-7.

Published book / chapter / contribution in a book:

1. Ideal Mortuary. In: Rao NG. Practical Forensic Medicine. 3rd Edition. Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers Pvt Ltd. New Delhi. 2007. (ISBN No.: 81-8061-944-3).

2. Stature from the vertebral column length: A tool for identification. Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany. 2012. (ISBN No. 978-3-659-16236-7).

Dr. Udaykumar K.

MBBS, MD

Forensic Medicine

View Profile

Dr. Udaykumar K.

Professor

Forensic Medicine

Qualification

MBBS, MD

Publications

1. Estimation of gestational age from gall-bladder length. Med Sci Law. 2016; 56(1): 26-9.

2. Dilemma of timing of administration of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents in relation to food in the prevention of drug induced gastritis: Debusting the myth. Rev Recent. 2016;11(4): 346-351.