Department of Forensic Medicine And Toxicology
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Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
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Forensic Medicine And Toxicology
Unraveling Mysteries with Science.
The Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology at BJ Government Medical College (BJGMC), Pune, plays a vital role in medico-legal investigations, forensic research, and toxicology studies. The department is dedicated to applying medical knowledge for legal purposes, aiding law enforcement agencies, and ensuring justice through scientific examination.
Key Areas of Expertise:
- Medico-Legal Autopsies – Conducting post-mortem examinations to determine the cause of death.
- Clinical Forensic Medicine – Examination of assault, injury cases, sexual assault victims, and age estimation.
- Toxicology & Poisoning Cases – Analysis and management of poisoning, drug overdose, and substance abuse.
- Forensic Pathology – Study of disease or injury patterns in unnatural deaths.
- DNA Fingerprinting & Identification – Advanced techniques for criminal investigations and disputed identity cases.
- Medical Ethics & Legal Aspects – Training in medical law, ethics, and professional responsibilities.
- Ballistics & Injury Analysis – Examination of firearm-related injuries, blunt force trauma, and sharp weapon injuries.
- Death Investigations & Crime Scene Analysis – Collaboration with law enforcement to analyze forensic evidence.
Why Choose BJGMC for Forensic Medicine & Toxicology?
- Expert Faculty & Medico-Legal Training – Hands-on training for medical students, postgraduates, and law enforcement officers.
- State-of-the-Art Autopsy & Toxicology Labs – Well-equipped forensic labs for accurate analysis and research.
- Collaboration with Law & Judiciary – Close association with police, forensic experts, and the judicial system for case studies.
- Research & Advanced Studies – Focus on forensic pathology, toxicology, and emerging forensic technologies.
High-Volume Case Exposure – Regular handling of medico-legal cases at Sassoon General Hospital, ensuring extensive practical experience.
The Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Department at BJGMC is committed to advancing forensic science, upholding medical ethics, and providing crucial medico-legal expertise to support justice and public safety.
Vision :
- To produce trained medical graduates and experts who can handle medico-legal work in day-to-day practice.
- To inculcate highest values, ethics professionalism and scientific aptitude among various stake holders.
- To establish an institute of medico-legal services to provide all sort of medico-legal aids under one roof.
Mission :
- To create a state of art facility to impart quality medical education and research in the subject and to establish center of excellence to provide quality medico-legal services to aid in criminal justice system.
Services Provided
- Medico-legal post-mortem examinations.
- Preservation of dead bodies in cold storage (Capacity: 100 bodies in walk in cold room and 38 bodies in cold cabinet fridge)
- Embalming of dead bodies for preservation and transportation.
- Medico-legal examination of victims and accused of sexual offence.
- Examination of weapon.
- Expert opinion in medicolegal cases.
- Certification of age.
- Certification of potency.
Faculty of Forensic Medicine And Toxicology

Dr. Vijay T. Jadhao

Dr Harish Tatiya

Dr Hemant Vaidya

Dr. Abhijit L. Bandgar

Dr. Rohan V. Metkari
Infrastructure of Forensic Medicine And Toxicology






Research & Publications of Forensic Medicine And Toxicology
- Authors – Rathod KB, Malhotra M, Khedkar S, Zanjad NP, Nakate L
Topic – Autopsy findings in COVID-19 Infection: Study of case series of autopsies at tertiary health care centre
Published At – European Journal of Molecular and Clinical Medicine
- Authors – Madewad SB, Zanjad NP, Dake MD, Godbole HV
Topic – Suspicious Deaths in Newly Married Females in the Southern Marathwada Region
Published At – Journal of Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine
- Authors – Malhotra M, Zanjad NP.
Topic – Dyadic deaths-Repercussion of COVID-19 pandemic
Published At – Journal of Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine.
- Authors – Malhotra M, Vaidya HV, Zanjad NP.
Topic – Establishment of Identity and Suffocation Following Inhalation of Carbon Monoxide in a Series of Five Cases
Published At – Medico-Legal Update
- Authors – Deshmukh CD, Polshettiwar SA, Zanjad NP, Deshmukh DB
Topic – Forensic Pharmacology-An Emerging Subspeciality in Medical & Pharmaceutical Sciences
Published At – Journal of Hospital Pharmacy
- Authors – Taware AA, Jadhav VT, Tatiya HS, Bandgar AL, Vaidya HV, Punpale SB, Gavale PS.
Topic – Utility of Spacing for Third Molar Teeth Along with its Eruption, for Determination of Age of an Individual: A Pilot Study
Published At – Medico-Legal Update
- Authors – Tatiya HS, Taware AA, Vaidya HV, Jadhav VT, Bandgar AL, Punpale SB.
Topic – Consensual Sexual Intercourse among children Vs Current Legal Provisions under POCSO: A Scientific Review with Prospective Quantitative Analytical Study.
Published At – Medico Legal Update
- Authors – Punpale SB, Taware AA, Vaidya HV, Tatiya HS.
Topic – Profile Of Accused In Alleged Cases Of Sexual Assault In Children–A Prospective Study.
Published At – Medico Legal Update
- Authors – Nikam JJ, Tatiya HS, Vaidya HV.
Topic – Subperiosteal Hemorrhage–An Artifact Produced Due To Autopsy Procedure In A Series Of Cases.
Published At – Journal Of Forensic Medicine And Toxicology
- Authors – Bhosale, Ashwini & Taware, A. & Jadhav, V. & Tatiya, Harish & Bandgar, A. & Vaidya, H..
Topic – Death Due To Electrocution- A Rare Method Of Suicide.
Published At – International Journal Of Forensic Medicine And Toxicological Sciences
- Authors – Jeffrey AM, Malhotra M, Vaidya HV, Zanjad NP.
Topic – An Unusual Case Report Of Unplanned Complex Suicide.
Published At – Prof. SK Dhattarwal
- Authors – Bhosale, Ashwini & Taware, Ajay & Jadhav, Vijay & Tatiya, Harish & Bandgar, Abhijit & Vaidya Hemant.
Topic – A Pilot Study To Find Out Sexual Dimorphism In Human Skulls Using Curvilinear Sagittal Suture Length.
Published At – Indian Journal Of Forensic Medicine And Pathology
- Authors – Taware AA, Bhosale AA, Jadhav VT, Tatitya HS, Bandgar AL, Vaidya HV.
Topic – Myocardial Bridging—Rare Autopsy Finding And Its Association To Sudden Natural Cardiac Death.
Published At – International Journal Of Forensic Medicine And Toxicological Sciences
- Authors – Vaidya HV, Taware AA, Tatiya HS, Jadhav VT, Bandgar AL.
Topic – Effect Of Alcohol Swabbing Of Venepuncture Site On Blood Alcohol Estimation: A.
Published At – International Journal Of Forensic Medicine And Toxicological Sciences
- Authors – Taware AA, Jadhav VT, Tatiya HS, Bandgar AL, Vaidya HV, Punpale SB, Gavale PS.
Topic – Utility Of Spacing For Third Molar Teeth Along With Its Eruption, For Determination Of Age Of An Individual: A Pilot Study.
Published At – Medico-Legal Update
- Authors – Taware AA, Vaidya HV, Tatiya HS, Jadhav VT, Bandgar AL.
Topic – Profile Of Victims In Alleged Cases Of Child Sexual Assault.
Published At – Indian Journal Of Forensic Medicine And Pathology
- Authors – Punpale SB, Taware AA, Vaidya HV, Tatiya HS.
Topic – Profile Of Fatal Road Traffic Accidents In Pune Region, Maharashtra: A Cross Sectional Autopsy Study.
Published At – Journal Of Indian Academy Of Forensic Medicine
- Authors – Shinde AB, Khurana SS.
Topic – Study Of Pattern Of Thoracoabdominal Injuries: Observational Study.
Published At – Indian Journal Of Basic & Applied Medical Research
- Authors – Taware AA, Khade RV, Tatiya HS, Jadhav VT, Punpale SB.
Topic – Profile Of Homicidal Deaths: An Autopsy Based Study.
Published At – Indian Journal Of Forensic Medicine And Pathology
- Authors – Ajay A T, Abhijit L B, Satyanarayan B P, Vijay T J, Harish S T.
Topic – Autopsy Study Of Violent Asphyxial Deaths With Critical Analysis Of Deaths Due To Ligature Strangulation: A Two-Year Retrospective Study From Pune Region.
Published At – Medico-Legal Update
- Authors – Harish TS, Ajay TA, Abhijit BL, Satyanarayan PB, Vijay JT.
Topic – Five-Year Retrospective Analysis Of Profile Of Firearm Deaths In Pune Region.
Published At – Medico-Legal Update
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Topic – Correlation Of Foot And Hand Length Measurements With Gestational Age In Neonates
Published At – Indian Journal Of Forensic Research