Death by hanging is one of the most common modes of suicide and reported in all parts of the world. Though homicidal hangings are rare, the medicolegal aspects encompassing cases of hanging should be critically investigated. In this regard, the present article aims to provide broader insights into the medicolegal aspects of cases of hanging based on a particular case study. INTRODUCTION: Hanging can be classified based on the knot position. A typical hanging is characterized by the knot of ligature at the nape of the neck on the back.
In an atypical hanging, the knot of the ligature may be at any site other than the nape of the neck. Hanging could be a post-mortem suspension or antemortem hanging. Post-mortem suspension is mainly done to conceal or mislead a homicide case as a suicide. Cases of hanging are mostly suicidal until proved otherwise with evidence. Hanging may lead to…
