Medicolegal autopsy:- The main aim is
(1) To find out the cause of death, whether natural or unnatural. This is done by detecting,
describing and recording any external or internal injuries, abnormalities and diseases.
(2) To find out how the injuries occurred.
(3) To find out the manner of death, whether accidental, suicidal or homicidal.
(4) To find out the time since death.
(5) To establish identity when not known.
(6) To collect physical evidence in order to identify the object causing death and to identify the criminal.
(7) To retain relevant organs and tissues as evidence.
(8) In newborn infants,to determine the question of livebirth and viability