Digital detectives: Exploring the integration of artificial intelligence in Indian forensic medicine

Forensic Medicine is the application of medical knowledge for law and administration of justice, which involves conducting the medico-legal post-mortem examination, estimation of the age of the individual, victim-accused examination and the study of poisons in all aspects. Many times, minute details of the examination are often missed by the naked eye, especially if the expert is inexperienced or if the autopsy is conducted at night time leading to high numbers of negative or obscure autopsies. As Artificial Intelligence is booming the smoothening of the work in all specialities like finance, administration, transportation, health care and the medical field, its applicability can smoothen the work of forensic medicine experts. It can offer the result more accurately, efficiently, precisely and within no time at low cost as compared to contemporary services. This review explores the applications, benefits, challenges, and prospects of AI in forensic medicine within the Indian context. By examining recent advancements and case studies, this paper aims to offer a comprehensive understanding of AI's impact on forensic practices in India.