Abstract
Forensic medicine is a discipline within forensic science that focuses on deceased bodies, particularly the time
since death, the cause of death, the manner of death, and the mode of death. It further supports investigations by
providing detailed information about the incident, including confirmation of the type of weapon used to commit the crime.
Its scope goes beyond the customary forensic autopsy and encompasses medicolegal death investigation, clinical
examination of living individuals, interpretation of injuries, assessment of sexual assault, forensic toxicology, identification
of unknown persons, documentation of abuse, and evaluation of medical evidence for judicial proceedings. In this mini
review, we will examine advanced techniques currently used in forensic medicine and how they enhance investigations,
making the process easier for the investigating officer. At present, rather than relying solely on conventional approaches,
investigators are increasingly adopting newer advancements such as virtual autopsy. Virtual autopsy offers valuable noninvasive documentation and can enhance the detection of skeletal and certain traumatic findings; however, the available
evidence does not justify replacing conventional autopsy universally. In this review article, we will discuss all the new
techniques that are useful in the field of forensic medicine and can also assist forensic investigations.