Forensic Medicine
DEPARTMENT OF FORENSIC MEDICINE
Welcome to the official page of the Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology at Jorhat Medical College & Hospital, Jorhat, Assam. Established on October 12, 2009, the department began its journey with the appointment of Dr. Himangshu Das as Assistant Professor. In 2011, Dr. Kanak Chandra Das took over as Professor and Head, serving until 2020. Since January 2023, the department has been led by Professor Dipak Kumar Das.
Over the years, the department has grown significantly and currently comprises seven faculty members, along with two postgraduate trainees admitted annually since 2014. The department boasts well-equipped undergraduate and postgraduate laboratories, supported by laboratory technicians, laboratory assistants, and office staff. In addition to imparting education to MBBS Phase II and Phase III Part-I undergraduate students, the department actively engages in postgraduate integrated seminars, lectures, and workshops in collaboration with other departments. Furthermore, our faculty members contribute to various training programs and lectures at the Police Training Centre, Dergaon.
The department plays a crucial role in providing medico-legal services across all specialties of the hospital. Our services include routine post-mortem examinations, sexual assault case evaluations, age estimation, embalming, toxicological sample collection, and DNA sample collection during routine duty hours from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Additionally, with the necessary permissions, our department offers medico-legal services during night hours for law and order situations. Cold storage facilities for dead body preservation are also available within the department.
We remain committed to excellence in forensic medicine, academic enrichment, and medico-legal service delivery.
| Sl. No. | Name of Faculty | Designation | Educational Qualification | Registration No. | Recent Passport Size Photograph |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Dipak Kumar Das | Professor | MBBS, MD | Primary 14073(AMC) & Additional 2209(AMC) | 
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| 2 | Dr. Netramoni Kakati | Associate Professor | MD (Forensic Medicine) | 14278(AMC) |  |
| 3 | Dr. Arunava Borah | Assistant Professor | MBBS, MD (Forensic Medicine) | ACMR 20200 |  |
| 4 | Dr. Dipankar Thakuria | Assistant Professor | MBBS, MD | 18352(AMC) |  |
Staff List
| Sl. No. | Designation | Name(s) of Staff Members |
|---|---|---|
| a. | Laboratory Technician | Mouchumi Sarma |
| b. | Record Keeper-cum-Clerk | Pranjal Borkataky |
| c. | Steno-Typist | Ratul Saikia |
| d. | Laboratory Attendants | — |
| Sweeper / Cleaner | Zimi Harijan, Ruplal Balmiki | |
| Mortuary Attendant | Kaushik Baruwati | |
| Junior Assistant | Vacant |
PG Trainees
| Sl. No. | Name | Year of PGT |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Sukanya Roy | 3rd Year PGT |
| 2 | Dr. Probir Saikia | 3rd Year PGT |
| 3 | Dr. Prajapati Dhruvin Ramesh Bhai | 2nd Year PGT |
| 4 | Dr. Selvam P. | 1st Year PGT |
| 5 | Dr. Pabitra Mohilary | 1st Year PGT |
Research Activities
Clinical Study of Findings in Female Sex Crime Cases
- Researcher: Dr. Sukanya Roy (3rd Year PGT)
- Guide: Dr. Netramoni Kakati, Associate Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine
- Institution: Jorhat Medical College & Hospital (JMCH), Jorhat
A Study of Pattern of Injuries in Intra-Cranial Haemorrhages in RTA Cases
- Researcher: Dr. Probir Saikia (3rd Year PGT)
- Guide: Dr. Dipak Kr. Das, Professor & HOD, Department of Forensic Medicine
- Institution: Jorhat Medical College & Hospital (JMCH), Jorhat
Study of Thoraco-Abdominal Injuries in RTA Cases
- Researcher: Dr. Prajapati Dhruvin (2nd Year PGT)
- Guide: Dr. Dipak Kr. Das, Professor & HOD, Department of Forensic Medicine
- Institution: Jorhat Medical College & Hospital (JMCH), Jorhat
Academic Activities
Undergraduate (UG) Seminars
| Date | Topic | Presenter | Moderator |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09.05.23 | Trauma and its Medicolegal aspects | MBBS Phase III Part I students | Dr D. Thakuria (Integrated with Surgery, Orthopaedics, Eye, ENT) |
| 02.06.23 | Handling of Medico-legal cases | MBBS Phase III Part I students | Dr N.M. Kakati, Dr. D. Thakuria (Integrated with Surgery, Orthopaedics, Medicine, O&G, Eye, ENT) |
| 10.07.23 | Substance Abuse | MBBS Phase III Part I students | Dr D. Thakuria (Integrated with Psychiatry, Medicine) |
Postgraduate (PG) Course Seminars
| Date | Topic | Presenter | Moderator |
| 08.02.23 | Introduction and History of Forensic Medicine | Dr Prajapati Dhruvin Rameshbhai | Dr Dipankar Thakuria |
| 09.03.23 | Age determination by physical and dental profile | Dr Prajapati Dhruvin Rameshbhai | Dr Dipankar Thakuria |
| 05.06.23 | Duties of a doctor in medico-legal cases | Dr Prajapati Dhruvin Rameshbhai | Dr Dipankar Thakuria |
| 29.05.23 | Forensic Medicine and Post Mortem Examination | Dr Probir Saikia | At SKK Civil Hospital, Golaghat (DRP) |
| 21.06.23 | Early post mortem changes to estimate time since death | Dr Prajapati Dhruvin Rameshbhai | Dr Dipankar Thakuria |
| 03.08.23 | Importance of Identification in Forensic Medicine | Dr Prajapati Dhruvin Rameshbhai | Dr Dipankar Thakuria |
| 24.08.23 | Sexual Offences and the Examination Procedure | Dr. Sukanya Roy | At LMC, Lakhimpur (DRP) |
| 21.02.24 | Approaching Autopsy in Alleged Cases of Rape and Homicide Involving Female Victims | Dr. Sukanya Roy (3rd year PGT) | Dr Dipankar Thakuria |
| 27.02.24 | Foetal Autopsy | Dr. Probir Saikia (3rd year PGT) | Dr NM Kakoty |
Undergraduate (UG) Lecture Classes
| Faculty Name | Number of Lectures (2022-23) |
| Prof. (Dr) Dipak Kumar Das (HOD) | 18 |
| Dr. Netra Moni Kakati (Assoc. Prof) | 28 |
| Dr. Dipankar Thakuria (Asst. Prof) | 30 |
Postgraduate (PG) Course Seminars (2020-21)
| Topic | Moderator |
| Injuries due to electricity, lightning & radiation | Dr B Lama, Dr (Prof.) K. C. Das |
| Cut-throat injuries & its ML aspects | Dr B Lama, Dr (Prof.) K. C. Das |
| Medico-legal aspect of injuries | Dr B Lama, Dr (Prof.) K. C. Das |
| Patho-physiology of asphyxia & ML importance of different types of asphyxial deaths | Dr B Lama, Dr (Prof.) K. C. Das |
| Consumer Protection Act | Dr B Lama, Dr (Prof.) K. C. Das |
| Medical Termination of Pregnancy | Dr B Lama, Dr (Prof.) K. C. Das |
| Euthanasia | Dr B Lama, Dr (Prof.) K. C. Das |
| Rape: The Criminal Amendment Law Act 2013 | Dr B Lama, Dr (Prof.) K. C. Das |
| Pc PNDT Act 1994 | Dr B Lama, Dr (Prof.) K. C. Das |
| PoCSO Act 2012 | Dr B Lama, Dr (Prof.) K. C. Das |
| Sudden death. Causes of sudden death particularly in Cardiovascular disease with PM diagnosis of coronary infarction | Dr B Lama, Dr (Prof.) K. C. Das |
| Aims & Objectives of ML postmortem examination, Pre-requisites of ML autopsy, Procedure of opening of body cavities | Dr Vijin SS, Dr (Prof.) K. C. Das |
| Death/ Brain death. Signs of death & related issues | Dr Vijin SS, Dr (Prof.) K. C. Das |
| Role of Forensic Science Laboratory in Medicolegal investigations | Dr B Lama, Dr (Prof.) K. C. Das |
| Identification of alleged weapon/object from injuries sustained over the body | Dr B Lama, Dr Netra Moni Kakoti |
| Restraint and release of an insane person | Dr Vijin SS, Dr Netra Moni Kakoti |
Services
Professional Services offered: (1st September 2022 to 31st August 2023)
1.Total Nos. of PM cases done from 01/09/2022 to 31/08/2023 – 725 Nos.
2.Other medico legal cases:
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| SC Cases | 173 |
| Age Estimation | 25 |
| DNA Typing | 13 |
Scientific Publications
“A Study of Psychological Autopsies of Suicidal Hanging Cases in Jorhat District of Assam.”
- Author: Dr. Dipankar Thakuria
- Published in: International Journal of All Research Education & Scientific Methods, Vol. 10, Issue 9, September 2022.
“Frequency of Pesticide Poisons and Autopsy Findings.”
- Authors: Prof. Prasanta Kr. Barua, Dr. Netramoni Kakati, Dr. Nandini Pegu
- Published in: Indian Journal of Applied Research.
“A Retrospective Study of Sudden Natural Death Cases Brought for Autopsy at Jorhat Medical College & Hospital, Jorhat, Assam.”
- Authors: Dr. Vijin SS, Dr. Netramoni Kakati, Dr. Dipankar Thakuria
- Published in: Indian Journal of Applied Research, Vol. 12, Issue 6, June 2022.
“A Study of Cases of Hanging Brought for Autopsy at Jorhat Medical College & Hospital.”
- Authors: Dr. Bikki Lama, Dr. Biswadeep Paul, Dr. N. M. Kakati
“Retrospective Analysis of Pattern of Skull Fractures in Different Medicolegal Autopsies: An Institutional Based Study.”
- Authors: Prof. (Dr.) Dipak Kumar Das, Dr. Netra Moni Kakati
“A Retrospective Study of Railway Fatalities Brought for Autopsy at Jorhat Medical College and Hospital, Jorhat, Assam.”
- Authors: Dr. Probir Saikia, Dr. Dipankar Thakuria
- Published in: International Journal of Advanced Research, Vol. 12(01), pp. 767-773.
“Retrospective Analysis of Pattern of Skull Fractures in Different Medicolegal Autopsies: An Institutional Based Study.”
- Authors: Dr. Dipak Kumar Das, Dr. Netra Moni Kakati
- Published in: International Journal of Life Sciences, Biotechnology and Pharma Research, Vol. 12, No. 1, Jan-March 2023.
“Study of Age Estimation from Sternum: An Institutional Based Analysis.”
- Authors: Dr. Nandini Pegu, Dr. Netramoni Kakati
- Published in: European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine, Vol. 9, Issue 5, Summer 2022.
“Analysis of Pattern of Cranio-Cerebral Injuries at a Tertiary Care Centre.”
- Authors: Dr. Nabajit Barman, Dr. Netra Moni Kakati, Dr. Meentoo Mohan Lahon
- Published in: International Journal of Life Sciences, Biotechnology and Pharma Research, Vol. 12, No. 2, April-June 2023.
“Retrospective Analysis of Blunt Abdominal Injuries in Forensic Autopsies at a Tertiary Care Centre.”
- Authors: Dr. Nandini Pegu, Dr. Netramoni Kakati
- Published in: European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine, Vol. 9, Issue 7, Summer 2022.