Muniammal v. The Superintendent of Police, Kancheepuram District, Kancheepuram & Ors.

Murthy, the security personnel of the said canteen and the CanteenManager. It is further added in the petition that there was noreason for the deceased to commit suicide and the above saidpersons might be the perpetrators of the crime. 3. Petitioner lodged a complaint with Maraimalai Nagar PoliceStation and a case was registered on 20.01.2007 in Crime No.33 of2007, under Section 174 Cr.P.C. In the complaint, the petitionerhas stated that on 15.01.2007, her son came to her house, on17.01.2007, he left the house at 05.30 p.m. and on 20.01.2007 at07.00 p.m., he was found dead on the back side of the canteen.4. Learned counsel for the petitioner would strenuouslycontend that even though in the post-mortem certificate it isstated that there are no external or internal injuries, furtherinvestigation would unearth the truth in the matter and, hence, onthe scrutiny of the circumstances, further investigation may beordered, as prayed for in the petition. 5. Per contra, learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side)would submit that the absence of external or internal injuries onthe person of the deceased would clearly show that it is aclassical instance of suicide and the affidavit filed by the secondrespondent would also clarify any doubt that the investigation hadgone in proper direction, after getting a final report from thedoctor to the effect that the deceased would appear to have died ofasphyxia due to hanging (viscera negative for poison).6. In order to scan the materials and to enter into thediscussion on the materials available in this matter, it isindispensable to make a graphic narration of the entire findingscontained in the post-mortem certificate, which are as under :"Rigor Mortis present all over the body.Post-mortem commenced at 01.45 p.m.on20.01.2007. Moderately nourished body of amale. The tip of the tongue was protruded outand bitten by teeth. Mucous membrane ofmouth tip and tongue were cyanosed. Fingerand toe nails were cyanosed. A well defined deeply grooved incompleteand oblique ligature mark abrasion measuring28 cms in length above the thyroid cartilagepassing upwards and backwards from themidline of the neck as follows . On front of the neck : Ligature markswere 8 cms above the suprasternal notch 2 cmbelow the lower surface of symphysis 2 cm inwidth on the left side of neck 2 cm below theleft side mastoid prominence 2 cms in width.On the right side of the neck 6 cms below theright mastoid prominence 2 cms in width. On https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ the back of the neck, ligature marks mergedwith hairline. Margins of ligature mark wereintermittently bruised and abraded. Ondissection, the tissues underlying theligature marks were pale, dry, hard. Mucosaof the larynx were congested and intact. Allthe midline structures of the neck wereintact – no abnormal diagnosis. No otherexternal or internal injuries or bony injuryseen anywhere on the body.OTHER FINDINGS :Brain - Surface vessels congested andfull of cross section congested. Scalp vaultabove and down of the skull bone were intact.No Abnormal DiagnosisHyoid Bone – intact – NAD,Trachea –empty mucosa, Lungs – normal size. Subpleuralpetechia haemorrhages on cross section-congested. Heart – normal size – Allchambers contained fluid blood. Stomach –contused. 100 gms. of partly digested cookedrice particles with coffee colour. Nospecific characteristic smell perceived.Mucosa congested. Large intestine -distended with gas. Vertebral column andspinalcord - intact – NAD. Kidney spleen andliver on cross section congested. Viscerapreserved and sent for toxicologicalanalysis.Opinion :Reserved pending report oftoxicological analysis. "7. The doctor collected internal organs, namely, stomach andcontents, intestine and contents, liver and kidney, brain andpreservative and despatched them for toxicological examination toForensic Science Department, Chennai, and on 28.06.2007, a reportwas received from the said department, with an opinion that theabove said five articles were examined, but alcohol or other poisonwas not detected in any of them. The doctor, who conducted post-mortem, is a tutor in Forensic Medicine, Medical College,Chengalpattu, while the final opinion has been rendered by thePolice Surgeon and Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine ofthe said Medical College.8. What is disturbing at the sight of the records is, theabsence of time of death. It is the case of the respondents thatthe body was found at about 07.00 a.m. on 20.01.2007 and nobodyknows when the occurrence took place. The only scientific method,which would elucidate the time of death is, analysing the features https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ obtained at the time of autopsy. In the post-mortem certificate,opinion has been reserved, pending report of toxicologicalanalysis, but, while the final opinion was rendered after scrutinyof the toxicological report, the time of death has not beenfurnished. The purpose of conducting post-mortem is to find outthe time and cause of death. Cause of death is available, whereastime of death is not. The post-mortem certificate does not servethe desired purpose. A ticklish issue could not be resolved on thestrength of an incomplete autopsy report and the truth should notbe allowed to get eclipsed from the scenario. 9. Second respondent claims that he has examined importantwitnesses, who would say that the deceased died due to hanging. Heconducted inquest over the dead body of the deceased, in thepresence of panchayatdars, five named persons of the locality, whoare residents of Venkatesapuram Colony, who have unanimouslyresolved that the deceased died due to hanging.10. This Court, in order to verify the versions of both thesides, called for the Case Diary from the second respondent andmade an analytical scrutiny. In the Case Diary, three colourphotographs are available, taken at the scene of occurrence, whichshow the body of the deceased hanging from a branch of a tree witha rope. A critical examination of the Case Diary would reveal thereal state of affairs.11. Pending receipt of the toxicological report and finalopinion as to the cause and time of death from the doctorconcerned, the Sub-Inspector of Police of second respondent PoliceStation closed the case on 30.01.2007, as further action droppedfor the present. He has mentioned in his report that since noadverse finding was available in the autopsy report so as tosuspect foul play in the matter, he determined to drop furtheraction. When the final opinion was awaited as to the cause ofdeath, it is odd to wrap up the case on a wrong premise that therewas no adverse finding, as the other circumstances are craving forattention. The occurrence took place on 20.01.2007. This Court isat a loss to understand the hurried attitude of the police inclosing the file within ten days, sending a wrong signal that itwas a case of suicide.12. On 21.01.2007 and 06.03.2007, the petitioner addressedcomplaints to first respondent, stating that suspiciouscircumstances were surrounding the death of her son; on enquiry,she came to know that on the previous night of incident at about11.15 p.m., while her son was at rest, two persons asked him tocome out and took him to somewhere else, the whereabouts of oneof the duo were not known and the other person attended for duty inthe canteen one week ago. She was definite in her complaint thatsomebody had physically eliminated her son. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

13. It is to be noted that whenever a requisition from theinvestigating officer is forwarded to the medical officerconcerned, it shall accompany the history of the case also. Asusual, in this case also, a requisition was sent, followed by thehistory of the case, in which the investigating officer had statedabout the occurrence. 14. When the cases of this nature are brought to the notice ofthe medical expert, it his bounden duty to clarify all the doubts,which are more likely to get posed at the time of decision by theCourt. The doctor need not care about the nature of disposal ofthe case by the police officer. He has to take every possible stepto furnish what are all the material particulars which he couldgather at the time of post-mortem examination in his certificate. 15. As far as the present case is concerned, no doubt, thedoctor has furnished the particulars required to some extent, butit could not be stated that the post-mortem certificate isexhaustive in all aspects. Whenever a case of hanging orstrangulation is brought before the medical expert, he has tobestow his careful attention to the salient features of theligature mark and other appearances found on the body externally aswell as internally and make his certificate a complete one.16. On 20.01.2007, at about 01.45 p.m., the post-mortemexamination commenced and, at that time, the doctor found rigormortis present all over the body. In his finding, the doctor,while giving the final opinion, should have furnished the time ofdeath also on the strength of available particulars of the presenceof rigor mortis on the corpse and on the aspect that the largeintestine was distended with gas and yet other features. Theautopsy report, even though is not expected to be more exhaustive,should have contained at least some remarkable features found onthe body. 17. The subject 'Forensic Medicine' is concerned with theapplication of medical knowledge and expertise in various legalissues. Forensic Medicine is a science of comparatively recentgrowth. Forensic or Legal Medicine is a branch of medicine, whichdeals with application of medical knowledge, for the purpose of lawand administration of justice. Its earnest motto is theelucidation of truth on scientific basis. Its particular field ofactivity is that of investigation in civil and criminal cases. Itis desirable that every Medical Practitioner should haveconsiderable exposure in the area of procedure in Courts of Law,the nature of medical evidence and other evidence, some of thepeculiarities of crime in this country and the deceitful meanscommonly employed to conceal crime in the like cases. The policegenerally conduct all preliminary enquiries as to the offencesaffecting human body. The Medical Practitioner is liable to be https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ called upon to give evidence as a Medical Jurist. It isconsequentially advisable that he should learn to look medico legalstandpoint upon such of his case as may possibly become the subjectmatter of judicial investigation. He should know carefullyeverything likely to be of medico legal importance, so also to beaware of the fact that medical evidence is not substantive one butusually opinion evidence, which has great corroborative value. Thereliability, completeness and objective investigation of theforensic pathologist facilitate formation of definite opinion bythe Court.18. A conscious study of the authorities on the subject'Medical Jurisprudence' would reveal that the post-mortemcertificate should contain as many particulars as possible, whichthe doctor collects at the time of such examination. If the post-mortem certificate is bereft of the particulars or containsinsufficient findings, then, it will lead to so many difficultiesfor the deciding authority. The doctor cannot expect that any kithand kin of the deceased would come out with a version suspectingfoul play on the death of the deceased. But, as adverted to supra,in order render assistance to the administration of criminaljustice, the doctor has to furnish in the post-mortem certificate,the possible findings.19. As for the case on hand, it is a case of hanging,according to the respondents. The features found during autopsywould be leading factors to the authority concerned and the Courtsof Law, to find out the real state of affairs in the matter. Theywould definitely indicate as to whether it is a case of suicidalhanging or homicidal hanging. An in-depth and analytical study ofthe authoritative points in this subject give rise to import ofobservance of the proper procedures, to be adopted by a medicalexpert, who is conducting necropsy. 20. This Court has gone through the conspectus of excerptsunder heading 'Asphyxia' in various texts, namely Modi's MedicalJurisprudence & Toxicology, 23rd edition; edited by K.Mathiharan andAmrit K.Patnaik HWV Cox Medical Jurisprudence and Toxicology, 7thedition; Lyon's Medical Jurisprudence & Toxicology, 11th edition andDr.K.S.Narayan Reddy's Medical Jurisprudence and Toxicology, 2004edition. After wading through the said authorities, the followingpoints have been deduced. 21. The authorities on the subject would suggest the adoptionof appropriate procedure at the time of post-mortem examination.If the doctor follows the procedures adumbrated in the authorities,then, the job of the Court would become easier. At the same time,if the doctor is able to furnish as much particulars as possible inthe post-mortem certificate, there would be no difficulty for theinvestigator and the Courts as well, to reach a definiteconclusion as to whether the hanging was suicidal or homicidal. In https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ such cases, examination of ligature marks assumes much importance,besides exploration of other connected symptoms. Following are theimportant features, which would distinguish the case of suicidalhanging from homicidal hanging :TraitHangingStrangulation1.NatureMostly suicidalMostly homicidal2.FaceUsually pale andpetechiae rareCongested, livid andmarked with petechiae3.SalivaDribbling out of themouth down on thechin and chestNo such dribbling.4.NeckStretched andelongated in freshbodiesNot so5.External signs ofasphyxiaUsually not wellmarkedVery well marked(minimal if death dueto vasovagal andcarotid sinus effect)6.Bleeding From nose, mouth andears very rareFrom nose, mouth andears may be found7.Ligature markOblique, non-continuous placedhigh up in the neckbetween the chin andthe larynx, the baseof the groove orfurrow being hard,yellow and parchment-like.Horizontal oftransversecontinuous, round theneck,low down in theneck below thethyroid, the base ofthe groove or furrowbeing soft andreddish8.Abrasions andecchymosesRound about the edgesof the ligature mark,rare.Round about the edgesof the ligature mark,common.9.Subcutaneoustissues under themarkWhite, hard andglisteningEcchymosed10.Injury to themuscles of the neckRareCommon11.Carotid arteriesInternal coatsruptured in violentcases of a long dropInternal coatsordinarily ruptured.12.Fracture of thelarynx and tracheaVery rare and thattoo in judicialhangingOften found alsohyoid bone https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ TraitHangingStrangulation13.Fracture-dislocation of thecervical vertebraeCommon in judicialhangingRare14.Scratches,abrasions and bruiseson the face, neck andother parts of thebodyUsually not presentUsually present15.Sexual assaultNo evidence Sometimes evidence 16.Emphysematousbullae on the surfaceof the lungsNot presentMay be present.17.TongueSwelling andprotrusion are not socommonWell marked18.Signs of asphyxiaExternal signs lessmarkedExternal signs wellmarked19.InvoluntarydischargeOf the faeces andurine are not commonOf the faeces andurine commonly seen20.Seminal fluidUsually seen at theglans penisRarely seen22. For a better understanding, the meanings some of themedical terms used in this order are given as under :Petechiae :Tiny purple or red spots thatappear on the skin as a result of minutehaemorrhages within the dermal or submucosallayers.Carotid:Of or pertaining to the carotidarteryEcchymosed:discoloration of an area of theskin or mucous membrane caused by theextravasation of blood into the subcutaneoustissues as a result of trauma to the underlyingblood vessels or by fragility of the vesselwalls.Emphysematous:of an abnormal condition of thepulmonary system characterized by over inflationand destructive changes of alveolar walls,resulting in a loss of lung, elasticity anddecreased gases.Bullae :Thin walled blisters of the skin ormucous membranes greater than one centimetre indiameter, containing clear, serous fluid. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ Carotid sinus :a dilation of the arterialwall at the bifurcation of the common carotidartery.Autolysis: The destruction of cells or tissuesby their own enzymes.23. In the case on hand, the doctor has carried out theexamination of ligature mark by dissecting it and furnished afinding to the effect that on dissection, the tissues underlyingthe ligature marks were pale, dry, hard and that the margins ofligature mark were intermittently bruised and abraded. Exceptingthose features, there are no other particulars with regard to theexamination of ligature mark. 24. The authorities would suggest that the doctor, whoconducts autopsy, may adopt the practice of carefully clippingfinger nails and retaining them for serological examination. If anyother tissue is available, it would show different serologicalreport, which would justify the theory that the victim had anopportunity to scratch the assailant at the time of occurrence.25. The doctor has noted that the ligature mark was welldefined, deeply grooved, incomplete and oblique ligature markabrasion measuring 28 cms in length above the thyroid cartilagepassing upwards and backwards from the midline of the neck. He hasfurther added that on the back of the neck, the ligature marksmerged with the hairline. The like feature can be effected bygarrotting, which means the victim is attacked from behind, withoutwarning. The throat may be grasped or a ligature is thrown overneck and quickly tightened by twisting it with lever (rod, stick,ruler etc., known as Spanish windlass), which results in suddenloss of conscience and collapse. So, even if there were noexternal injuries, still, garrotting and manual strangulation mayalso cause the ligature mark as if it occurs in the case ofsuicidal hanging. Only when the portion of the skin containingligature mark is subjected to a careful examination as per theprocedure, the cause of death could be ascertained. When some ofthe features available on the parts underneath the ligature markmay show that it is a suicidal hanging, some other features mayalso tend to suggest that it is homicidal. 26. The petitioner has expressed her non-satisfaction over theinvestigation and to transfer the same to CB-CID.27. Ordinarily, the Courts would be reluctant to order furtherinvestigation in certain criminal cases on mere surmises andconjectures, which the parties entertain in their mind, but,certain cases would warrant further investigation, for which theCourts have to scrutinise the materials carefully. When scanning https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ of anatomy of unique features available in the subject medicaljurisprudence , very many facets are perceivable.28. This Court is much desirous and concerned of expressingthat the branch of science of Forensic Medicine is an effectivescientific method, which plays a vital role in assisting theJustice Delivery System to render justice to the society, in theadministration of Criminal Justice. In order to make thisparticular subject more viable, more teeth have to be provided bythe legislature and the authorities concerned, to make ittrendsetting. The service rendered by the Forensic Medicine Expertsin this regard is unique and deserves for admiration, but the realstate of affairs remain that medico legal cases are handled in thiscountry by the non-forensic experts and none could be blamed inthis regard. No one can expect that a Forensic Medicine Expertalone would be deputed for conducting post-mortem examination andto attend the medico legal cases, since the strength of such expertis comparatively minimal, to cater to the needs. 29.In this context, it is not out of place to mention the lawof the land as regards opinion reached by a medical expert. TheHon’ble Supreme Court of India while discussing import of theopinion rendered by a medical expert has formulated principles tothe effect that once opinion of the expert is accepted by theCourt, it becomes the opinion of the Court and not of the MedicalOfficer. The operative portion of the judgment reported in 2006(1) Supreme Court cases in Vishnu alias Undrya Vs. State ofMaharashtra 217 at 224, in which earlier decision of the ApexCourt has been culled out, is as under:-“21.In Madan Gopal Kakkad V.Naval Dubey (1992-3 SCC 204 = 1992SCC(Cri) 598) this Court has considered a similar question andpointed out in para 34 at SCC pp.221-22 as under:-”34.A medical witness called in as an expert to assist the Courtis not a witness of fact and the evidence given by the medicalofficer is really of an advisory character given on the basis ofsymptoms found on examination. The expert witness is expectedto put before the court all materials inclusive of the datawhich induced him to come to the conclusion and enlighten thecourt on the technical aspect of the case by explaining theterms of science so that the court, although not an expert, mayform its own judgment on those materials after giving due regardto the expert’s opinion because once the expert’s opinion isaccepted, it is not the opinion of the medical officer but ofthe Court.”30. Before entering into further discussion in this matter,the existing systems in the field of Forensic Medicine as well asthe Medico Legal Curriculum taught in the Indian Medical Schoolsare to be borne in mind. The education curriculum in the medicaleducational institutions have to be arranged, so as to render anappreciable background and exposure in this particular area. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ Initiation of steps may be undertaken with an avowed object ofalleviating the flaws, which could be noted by the Judiciary in thecertificates issued by the medical experts. Unlike in developedcountries, bulk of medico-legal work is still being done by thegovernment medical officers, who are mostly general medicalpractitioners Therefore, it becomes all the more necessary totrain the medical graduates in a more integrated manner so thatthey could perform qualitative medico-legal functions, which wouldbe invaluable in dispensation of justice. 31.The medico-legal curriculum in India is traditionallypacked with a large quantity of theoretical knowledge. Oncequalified, students are expected to blend this information andapply it while performing medico-legal duties. The knowledge inmedico legal features, expected in a fresh undergraduate, should beconsidered in the curriculum itself which he/she has gone throughduring his/her course. Though a fresh undergraduate is anticipatedto come out from the institution with the knowledge in clinical andsurgical areas of medical science, yet, he/she should not belagging behind in the field of Forensic Medicine. 32.Medical Evidence is a scientific factor, which playscrucial role for determining many of the crimes perpetrated againstthe human body. Further, the know-how in Forensic Medicine on thepart of Medical Officers is of utmost significance for JusticeDelivery System. At this juncture, this Court, after going throughthe materials available in this case and in the backdrop of theauthorities on the subject, deems it appropriate and feelscompelled to place some suggestions for consideration andimplementation by the authorities concerned, in the followingmanner :(1).(a) Directorate of Medical Sciences andDirectorate of Medical Education with the concurrence ofthe State Government may contemplate imparting periodicaltraining to the Medical Officers, who are in Governmentservice, on Forensic Medicine, to make their efficiencyupdated in the field. A standardised format of noting downthe injuries and their signs can be evolved so that auniform procedure for issuing medical certificate befollowed state wide. The said authorities may constitute ateam of experts to prepare the format, so as to make thejob of doctors, who perform medico-legal functions, easier.(b) Every doctor posted in any Government hospital mayundergo a week's training in Forensic Science Department in thenearby Government Medical College periodically and the StateGovernment may evolve a scheme in this regard.(c).The Government may provide sufficient infrastructuralfacilities to the mortuaries and places where autopsies areconducted. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ (2)(a) In certain cases, the internal organs extractedfrom the corpse by the Doctor at the time of necropsy have notbeen properly preserved, resulting the de-composition or dis-integration of the tissues by autolysis. When they aresubjected to histopathological examination, desired resultcould not be secured leading to the loss of valuable evidence,which plays a crucial role in determination of the case by theCourts.(b)The knowledge of the Medical and Para-medical staffshould be updated by imparting periodical training to them.Adequate exposure to the preservation techniques is the need ofthe hour in order to secure accurate results. Hence, exhaustiveexamination of viscera can be obtained, only if the Medical andPara-medical personnel are possessing updated knowledge inpreservation technique. The Government through Department ofHealth have been issuing circulars containing the procedures tobe observed and followed by Medical and Para-medical Staff thenand there. In some cases, errors occur on account of mis-application or improper handling of the procedures concerned,resulting in confusion in procedures, which screen the crimesfrom getting exposed to the eyes of Judiciary. So, it isdesirable to issue the circulars whenever necessity arises,that is to say, if settled or codified procedures were violatedor ignored, followed improperly and mis-applied even for asingle occasion. (3) Medical Officers, who prepare the medicalcertificates, shall ensure that the findings written by themare legible. Inadequate, illegible and incomplete particularsin medical certificates are stumbling blocks in theadministration of Criminal Justice System. The dimensions ofthe injuries and their colour age in certain cases and otherfeatures shall find place in the medical certificates. Theformat, presently maintained for the post-mortem certificate,may be modified so as to enable the doctor, who conductsautopsy, to furnish all his findings in detail, with referenceto each organ and region as per procedure generally adopted. (4) Expertise of Forensic Medicine Experts may be availedto train the Medical Officers as to the special features on thesubject, to guard against the loss of valuable evidence.(5).(a) It is high time, the Governments, the MedicalCouncil of India and the Medical Universities, which controlthe quality of medical education in this country, took seriousview of this aspect and brought about appropriate measures. (b) Every student of medicine should get familiarised withthe intricacies of Forensic Medicine apart from academic https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ knowledge, right from his/her undergraduate level i.e., fromthe educational institution itself, after passing through thecurriculum, prescribed for him/her. (c) To facilitate a better understanding of nuances ofForensic Medicine, the teaching of the subject may be taken upin the later part of the clinical years. In case of theirhaving this subject in the early years of their study, they maynot be in a position to know the importance of the principlesapplicable to the given circumstances. The students may readthis subject for the purpose of getting through theexamination, but the real involvement therein could not beexpected. (d)During the internship, all the House Surgeons(Compulsory Rotating Resident Internees) may be compulsorilyposted in the Department of Forensic Medicine for a reasonableperiod, for a better comprehension of the subject. Thissuggestion is made, viewing that the medical students wouldsufficiently be equipped at the later part of their studies andthe niceties of the features in the subject would beappropriately appreciated by them. (6). It is bounden duty of the Government toproduce Medical Experts in the educational institutions witha strong academic background, who would be fit for becomingmembers in the Health Delivery System and also for renderingyeoman services, to assist the Justice Delivery System, forwhich their exposure in the field of Forensic Medicine isindispensable. (7) The authorities concerned may initiate efforts toincrease number of admissions to Post Graduate Course inForensic Medicine and to get due recognition from Medicalcouncil of India, and ensure output of such experts cater tothe needs to a greater extent. (8)The brass of police may issue directions to theInvestigating Officers of the crimes, to get final opinionas regards the nature of wounds in injury cases and time andcause of death, in cases where unnatural death has occurred,before taking any decision either to proceed with the caseor to drop further action. Instructions may also be issued,not to make any slipshod or improper investigation in thecases handled by the police, on the strength of woundcertificates or post-mortem certificates, which lackmaterial particulars. Necessary training may also be givento the police personnel, with regard to the appreciation ofmedical records, at the time of investigation in medicolegal cases. 33.Adverting to the case on hand, no external injury was foundon the body of the deceased. Hence the prayer for exhumation ofbody of the deceased cannot be countenanced owing to passage of https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ time. Considering totality of circumstances, it is deemedappropriate to direct CBCID to undertake further investigation inorder to unearth truth in this matter. The said agency is alsodirected to get final opinion from concerned Medical Officer as tothe time of death.34.The Criminal Original petition is disposed of withfollowing direction:(a) Further investigation by the CB-CID, Chennai shall betaken in Crime No.33 of 2007 on the file of the secondrespondent and a final report be filed within a period ofthree months from the date of receipt of case records fromthe second respondent.(b). The prayer as regards exhumation of body of the deceasedis rejected. Sd/-Asst. Registrar./true copy/Sub Asst. Registrar.dixit/ssmTo1.The Superintendent of Police, Kancheepuram District, Kancheepuram.2.The Inspector of Police, Maraimalai Nagar Police Station, Maraimalai Nagar, Chengelpet Taluk, Kancheepuram District.3.The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.4.The President, Medical Council of India, AIWAN-E-GHALIB Marg, Kotla Road, New Delhi-110 002.5.The President, Tamil Nadu Medical Council, Ist Floor, 'D' Block, TNHB Complex, Jawaharlal Nehru Road, (100 feet) Inner Ring Road, Vadapalani, Chennai 600 026. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

6.The Directorate of Medical Services Chennai.7.The Directorate of Medical Education, Chennai.8.The Chief Secretary to Government of Tamil Nadu, Chennai.9.The Secretary, Department of Health and Family Welfare, Fort.St.George, Chennai.10.The Director General of Police, Chennai. 11. The Inspector General of PoliceCBCID, Madras.1 cc to Mr.S. Vimalnathan, Advocate, Sr. 8707CRL.O.P.No.12582 OF 2007JRG (CO)kk 5/3