16Oct 2024
Bone Ossification Test in Criminal Age Determination Cases
Why in the news? A Mumbai court used the bone ossification test to determine the age of an accused in a murder case after conflicting evidence about his age surfaced. Overview of Bone Ossification Test: Ossification is the natural process of bone formation, continuing from foetal development to late adolescence. X-rays of specific bones (e.g., …
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