Publication: Medicolegal Evaluation of an Abandoned Dead Neonate: A Case Report
Date
2021
Article Type
Case Report
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
JNMA Print ISSN: 0028-2715; Online ISSN: 1815-672X
Volume Title
Pages
Pages: 292 - 294
Publisher
Nepal Medical Association
Abstract
Abstract:
The killing of an illegitimate newborn immediately or within 24 hours of birth is neonaticide which differs from other forms of homicide in terms of diagnosis and motives. Neonaticide is a cognizable offense where mothers are usually the perpetrators. This case reports the autopsy findings of a smothered neonate at a secluded location in rural Nepal. The present case study also highlights the medicolegal implications in such cases.
Description
Alok Atreya
Department of Forensic Medicine, Lumbini Medical College, Palpa, Nepal
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6657-7871
Lokaratna Gyawali
District Hospital, Palpa, Nepal
Indira Devkota
District Hospital, Palpa, Nepal
Bishnu Pathak
District Hospital, Palpa, Nepal
Keywords
autopsy, crime, medicolegal aspects, neonaticide, Nepal
Identifier
https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.6292