Atreya, AlokGyawali, LokaratnaDevkota, IndiraPathak, Bishnu2026-03-132026-03-132021https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14572/5103Alok 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, NepalAbstract: 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.en-USautopsycrimemedicolegal aspectsneonaticideNepalArticle