Identification

It is determination or establishment of a person either living or dead by recognizing him by certain characteristics which are unique for him, i.e., finger print etc. To identify a thing or person is to prove that the thing or person produced or shown is the one in question in the proceedings.

Need of identification in living persons:
Identification is necessary in the living persons in following circumstances:

1.      All medico-legal cases.

2.      Absconding (escape or run away) criminals and soldiers.

3.      Accused of murder.

4.      Accused of assault of rape.

5.      Mixing up of newborn babies.

6.      Children who have been lost.

7.      Adults who have lost their money due to any cause.

8.      Property claims.

9.      Insurance purposes.

10.  Claim of pensions.

1.      Importance of fingerprint:

a)      Recognition:

b)      Determination of liability:

c)      Punishment to offender:

d)     Two matcher in two millions:

2.      In what cases:

a)      Theft:

b)      Murder:

c)      House breaking:

d)     Suffocation:

3.      Methods:

a)      Layer of printer’s ink:

b)      Live scan:

4.      When conducted:

a)      To determine offender:

b)      To determine offence:

While conducting an examination for identification it should be told very clearly that facts can go against the person.

The consents should not be taken in front of the police officers. It is very essential to obtain the consent of the person before the conduct of examination. The person can refuse of submit himself for examination.

Need of identification in dead persons:
Identification is necessary in the dead persons in following circumstances:

1.      Explosions.

2.      Fires.

3.      Railway or plane accidents.

4.      Floods.

5.      A death where foul play is suspected.