Forensic Medicine: top review articles from Indian journals

The 14 narrative reviews from Indian journals in 2026 most worth a resident's time in Forensic Medicine, ranked by how useful each is for exams and practice and by the standing of the journal. Each title opens the article on the journal's own website.

Reviews 14

1. Deaths Due to Compression of the Neck by Ligature: A Critical Review of Defensive Reporting and Forensic Rigor in Medico-legal Practice
Shailesh Mohite, Pawan Sabale, Vaibhav Sharma · Journal of Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine, Oct 2026Read article
2. Fingerprint Evidence and National Security: A Global Review
Prachi Kathane, J. R. Gaur · Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, 2026Read article
3. Drug Toxicology in Criminal Trials: Balancing Scientific Validity and Legal Standards
Ishita Chatterjee, P. Sree Sudha · Journal of Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine, Feb 2026Read article
4. Traditional and Emerging Techniques for Detecting Drugs in Drug-facilitated Sexual Assault: A Narrative Review
Debasis Bora, Sahil Bhan, Nivedita Singh · Journal of Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine, May 2026Read article
5. Unnatural Sexual Offenses and Indian Laws: Historical Context, Current Position, and Future Outlook
Sunil Mukesh Doshi · Journal of Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine, Aug 2026Read article
6. Genetic Witnesses: A Critical Review of DNA’s Role in Modern Forensics
Mandvi Singh, Kiran R. Dodiya, Parvesh Sharma · Journal of Forensic Science and Medicine, Apr 2026Read article
7. Delayed Complications of Trauma: Legal Perspectives and Medical Solutions
Chetan B. Jani, Mohammed Ziyauddin G. Saiyed · Journal of Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine, Jun 2026Read article
8. Legal Mandates and Ethical Dilemmas of Feticide in Late-term Termination of Pregnancy in India
Pawan Sabale, Vaibhav Sharma · Journal of Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine, Jan 2026Read article
9. Forensic Testing of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances: Challenges and Policy Responses
Astha Pandey, Ajay Soni · Journal of Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine, Feb 2026Read article
10. Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE) in Forensic Investigations: A Narrative Review
Arti Saini, Nitin James Peters, Mahendra Kumar · Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Aug 2026Read article
11. Applications and Emerging Future Trends of Cone Beam CT in Forensic Odontology: A Review
Tannishtha, G Subhas Babu, Vidya Ajila et al. · Journal of Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine, Jan 2026Read article
12. The Evolution of Forensic Science in Crime Solving: From Traditional Methods to Artificial Intelligence
Shailja Singh · Journal of Forensic Science and Medicine, Jan 2026Read article
13. A Review on Arrhythmias due to Snakebite
Ali Kemal Erenler · Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Jan 2026Read article
14. Histological Alterations in Human Skin as a Function of Postmortem Interval
Shiyam Sundar Karunanithy, Mohit Kumar Moses Thathapudi, Mamatha Karanam et al. · Journal of Forensic Science and Medicine, Apr 2026Read article