October 22, 2003 and had suffered hypoxic brain
damage due to partial hanging which resulted in her death on November 05,
2003. The version ... partial hanging.
12. As per Modi's Medical Jurisprudence and Toxicology Twenty Second
Edition, in hanging from a low point of suspension (partial) hanging
wherein it has been pointed that it is a case of
partial hanging where the legs of the deceased may have rested
dated 01.02.2005, the case is recorded as that of „partial
hanging‟. However, as per the death report dated 01.02.05 (Ex.PW 8/A), the
death
rare, but may be found in some
cases for instance in judicial hanging.
Usually only one mark is found. Multiple marks may be present ... found on or below the thyroid cartilage,
especially in case of partial hanging. It may be circular if a
ligature is first placed
Modi as to
whether the hanging was suicidal, homicidal or accidental and the
response in the textbook is that hanging is "usually ... suicidal".
Reliance was also placed on the literature relating to partial hanging
i.e., hanging from a low point of suspension where death
palms upon the throat or any other
solid substance.
30. In hanging, the site of the ligature on the neck affects the amount
and time ... found on or below the thyroid cartilage,
especially in case of partial hanging. It may be circular if a
ligature is first placed
murder.
12. The medical report states that the 'vast majority of hanging are suicidal'. The expert evidence in this case cannot be sidelined ... death was caused by hanging; it was also stated that 'partial hanging' could cause death. The predominant medical opinion was that the injuries
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present. Eyes were partially open.
Mouth was closed.
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Cause of death in this case was asphyxia due to
antemortem hanging however viscerawas preserved
