Dr. Vijay Pal Professor and Head of Department

Designation: Medical Superintendent

Medical Reg. No.: 5847

Departments: Forensic Medicine

Educational Qualification

Education

M. D. (Forensic Medicine), LL.B. (Bachelor of Laws), Master of Human Rights (M.H.R.).

Area Of Interest

Area Of Interest

Forensic Anthropology, Forensic Foetology

Research & Projects

Research in progress

• Sex determination from second metacarpals. Pt. B. D. Sharma University of Health Sciences, Rohtak (Haryana).

Research Completed

• Estimation of the age of incised and lacerated wounds. M. D. University, Rohtak (Haryana) (1992) • Determination of sex of the individual from radius (forearm bone) - Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak (Haryana) (2008). • Determination of sex of the individual from sternum- Pt. B. D. Sharma University of Health Sciences, Rohtak (Haryana) (2013). • A forensic study of diatom distribution in some water bodies of Haryana (Ph.D. thesis). Deptt.of Genetics (Forensic Science) - M. D. University, Rohtak (Haryana) (2014) • Estimation of age by Roentgenologic study of epiphyseal fusion of long bones at elbow and wrist joints- Pt. B. D. Sharma University of Health Sciences, Rohtak (Haryana) (2014). • Study of morphological parameters and histological features of human prostate in relation to age in North Indian population- M. S. Thesis, Deptt. of Anatomy, Pt. B. D. Sharma University of Health Sciences, Rohtak (Haryana) (2015). • Spectrum of morbid anatomy of liver in autopsy subjects- M. D. Thesis, Deptt. of Pathology, Pt. B. D. Sharma University of Health Sciences, Rohtak (Haryana) (2015). • Estimation of age by Roentgenologic study of epiphyseal fusion of long bones at knee and ankle joints- Pt. B. D. Sharma University of Health Sciences, Rohtak (Haryana) (2015). • A study on the pattern, distribution and fatality of injuries in accidental deaths of two-wheeler riders- Pt. B. D. Sharma University of Health Sciences, Rohtak (Haryana) (2016). • Study of pattern and distribution of injuries in homicidal deaths in Haryana- Pt. B. D. Sharma University of Health Sciences, Rohtak (Haryana) (2017).

Publications

1) Abnormally Delayed Healing of Bruise – A case Report. Anil Aggarwal’s Internet J Forensic Med Toxicol. July-Dec. 2000;1-2. ISSN: 0972-8066 (CD Version) ISSN: 0972-8074 (Online Version). 2) Medical Record – A Vital Link in Doctor-Patient Relationship. Internat J Medical Toxicol Legal Med. July-Dec. 2001;4(1): 18-20. ISSN: 0972-0448. 3) Burns could not hide the bullet - a case of gunshot wound followed by burns. Anil Aggarwal’s Internet J Forensic Med Toxicol. 2003:4(1). http://www.geradts.com/~anil/ij/vol_004_no_001/papers/paper002.html. ISSN: 0972-8066 (CD Version) ISSN: 0972-8074 (Online Version). 4) Second Autopsy- a bane or a boon? Anil Aggarwal’s Internet J Forensic Med Toxicol. July-Dec. 2003:4(2). ISSN: 0972-8066 (CD Version) ISSN: 0972-8074 (Online Version). 5) Homicidal Electrocution- A Medicolegal Rarity. Anil Aggarwal’s Internet J Forensic Med Toxicol. (July-Dec. 2003):4(2). ISSN: 0972-8066 (CD Version) ISSN: 0972-8074 (Online Version). 6) Skull Acting as a Container for the Crime Bullet- A Case Report of a Skeletonised Body. Anil Aggarwal’s Internet J Forensic Med Toxicol. July – Dec. 2003:4(2). http://www.geradts.com/~anil/ij/vol_004_no_002/papers/paper007.html. ISSN: 0972-8066 (CD Version) ISSN: 0972-8074 (Online Version). 7) A bizarre case of homicidal electrocution- a case report. Anil Aggarwal’s Internet J Forensic Med Toxicol. July- Dec, 2005;6(2). http://www.geradts.com/~anil/ij/vol_006_no_002/papers/paper005.html. ISSN: 0972-8066 (CD Version) ISSN: 0972-8074 (Online Version). 8) Artifacts in a case of hanging. Anil Aggarwal’s Internet J Forensic Med Toxicol. Jan - June, 2006;7(1). http://www.geradts.com/~anil/ij/vol_007_no_001/papers/paper001.html. ISSN: 0972-8066 (CD Version) ISSN: 0972-8074 (Online Version). 9) Oesophageal Stricture following Aluminium Phosphide (Celphos) Poisoning: A rare complication. Internat J Medical Toxicol Legal Med. July-Dec. 2007;10(1):63-64. ISSN: 0972-0448. 10) What cremation effaced, DNA analysisd could have effaced? Medicolegal Update. Apr-June, 2007;7(2):61-65. Print ISSN: 0971-720X. Online ISSN: 0974-1283. 11) A bite-mark can identify the crime and criminal: A case report. J Indo-Pacific Acad Forensic Odontol. 2010;1(1):42-43. P-ISSN: 2231-1092 e-ISSN: 2231-1572. 12) Pulmonary Embolism and Medical Negligence: A Case Report. Internat J Medical Toxicol Legal Med. 2010 July-Dec.;13(1): 33-37. ISSN: 0972-0448. 13) Dilemma in Estimation of Age in a Dwarf. Anil Aggarwal’s Internet J Forensic Med Toxicol. 2011 Jan-June;12(1). http://www.anilaggrawal.com/ij/vol_012_no_001/papers/paper004.html. ISSN: 0972-8066 (CD Version) ISSN: 0972-8074 (Online Version). 14) Homicidal Hanging: Case Report. Legal Med. 2011:13:259-261.PM Id 21821460. ISSN: 1344-6223. 15) Estimation of stature from hand length in Haryanvi population of North India. Medico-Legal Update. 2012:12(1):13-15. Print ISSN: 0971-720X Online ISSN: 0974-1283. 16) Death Due To Spinal Cord Injury Consequent to Accidental Fall - A rare case of SCIWORA. Anil Aggarwal’s Internet J Forensic Med Toxicol. 2013;14(1)(Jan - June 2013): http://www.anilaggrawal.com/ij/vol_014_no_001/papers/paper007.html. ISSN: 0972-8066 (CD Version) ISSN: 0972-8074 (Online Version). 17) Unusual presentation of acute respiratory failure in myasthenia gravis as organophosphorus poisoning in the emergency room. Anil Aggarwal’s Internet J Forensic Med Toxicol. 2013; 14(1)(Jan - June 2013): http://www.anilaggrawal.com/ij/vol_014_no_001/papers/paper011.html. ISSN: 0972-8066 (CD Version) ISSN: 0972-8074 (Online Version). 18) Heroin body packer’s death in Haryana, India: a case report. J Forensic Legal Med. 2013;20:693-696. ISSN 1752-928X (Print) 1878-7487 (Electronic) 1752-928X (Linking) 19) Stabbed, stabbed,… and strangulated: multiple means of homicide - a case report. Anil Aggarwal’s Internet J Forensic Med Toxicol. [Serial online], 2014; Vol. 15, No. 1 (Jan - June 2014): http://www.anilaggrawal.com/ij/vol_015_no_001/papers/paper007.html. ISSN: 0972-8066 (CD Version) ISSN: 0972-8074 (Online Version). 20) The corpse is a silent witness who never lies- a case report. Forensic Med Anat Res. 2014;2:43-47. ISSN Print: 2327-4115 ISSN Online: 2327-4107 21) Pseudocide: a case report. Medical Science. 2014;8(29):39-44. ISSN 2321-7359 EISSN 2321-7367. 22) Estimation of postmortem interval by measuring level of ascorbic acid in vitreous humour. Medico-Legal Update. 2014;14(2):66-7. Print ISSN: 0971-720X Online ISSN: 0974-1283. 23) Unusual Mode of the Disposal of Dead: 2 Case Reports. Scholars J Med Case Reports. 2015;3(2):139-142. ISSN: 2347-6559 (Online) ISSN 2347-9507 (Print). 24) Accidental Ligature Strangulation Due to Sugarcane Crusher. Elixir Physiol Anat. 2015;82:32714-15. ISSN: 2229-712X. 25) Cry of Hollow Intact Skin-An Atypical Case of Run-Over Accident. Anil Aggrawal's Internet J Forensic Med Toxicol [serial online], 2016; Vol. 17, No. 1 (Jan - June 2016). http://anilaggrawal.com/ij/vol_017_no_001/papers/paper001.html Published as Epub Ahead: Jan 1, 2016. ISSN: 0972-8066 (CD Version) ISSN: 0972-8074 (Online Version). 26) A survey of drowning cases from district Rohtak, Haryana, India. Research J Pharmaceutical, Biological Chemical Sci. 2016;7(1):474-77. ISSN: 0975-8585. 27) A Five Year Retrospective Epidemiological Study of Burn Deaths. Medico-Legal Update. 2016;16(1): Print ISSN: 0971-720X. Online ISSN: 0974-1283. 28) Savior Turns into Monster: A Case Report. Forensic Res Criminol Int J. 2016;2(1):00041. 00041. DOI: 10.15406/frcij.2016.02.00042. ISSN: 2469-2794. 29) A systematic databasing of diatoms from different geographical localities and sites of Haryana for advancing validation of forensic diatomology. Data Brief. 2017;10:63-68. ISSN: 2352-3409. 30) Heat of a moment takes life of innocent own kid- A rare case report. Intrnat J Allied Med Sci Clin Res. 2016;4(4):663-66. ISSN: 0972-8066. 31) Homicide Represented As Sudden Natural Death: A Case Report. Int J Allied Med Sci and Clin Res. 2016;4(3):569-573. ISSN: 2347-6567. 32) Morphological study of prostate in different age groups of Indian population. J Morphol Sci. 2017;34(1):40-43. ISSN: 2177-0298. 33) Pattern, distribution and fatality of injuries in accidental deaths of two-wheeler riders in Haryana. Internat J Current Advanced Res. 2017;6(6);4278-4281. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.24327/ijcar.2017.4281.0481. 34) A study on the pattern, distribution and fatality of head injuries in accidental deaths of two wheeler riders in a population of Haryana. Int J Allied Med Sci Clin Res. 2017;5(2):678-684. B. NATIONAL PUBLICATIONS: (28) 1) Retrospective Study of Deaths due to poisoning. Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine. XIVth Annual Conference (10th Jan 1992-12th Jan 1992). Scientific articles: (Special Conference Issue); 1992:12-15. ISSN No. 0971 0973. 2) Homicidal Deaths – A Retrospective Study. Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine. XIVth Annual Conference (10th Jan 1992-12th Jan 1992). Scientific Articles: (Special conference Issue); 1992:16-18. ISSN No. 0971 0973. 3) Post-Mortem Examination Indeed Begins from the Scene of Death. Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine. XIVth Annual Conference (10th Jan 1992-12th Jan 1992). Scientific Articles: (Special conference Issue); 1992:19-20. ISSN No. 0971 0973. 4) Story of Homicide as Told by Ashes and Bony remnants. Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine. XIVth Annual Conference (10th Jan 1992-12th Jan 1992). Scientific Articles: (Special conference Issue); 1992:32. ISSN No. 0971 0973. 5) Evaluation of Burn Deaths at Medical College, Rohtak. Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine. XIVth Annual Conference (10th Jan 1992-12th Jan 1992). Scientific Articles: (Special conference Issue); 1992:95-98. ISSN No. 0971 0973. 6) Profile of regional injuries and weapons used in Homicidal Victims in Haryana. J Forensic Med Toxicol.1992;10(18): 42-44. ISSN 0971-1929 Online ISSN 0974-4568. 7) An Epidemiological Study of homicidal Deaths in Haryana. Haryana Med J. 1994;14 (2): 170-73. ISSN No.0971-892. 8) Evaluation of Homicidal Deaths in Rohtak. Haryana Med J. Dec.1998-Jan.1999;19 (2&3); 12-13. ISSN No.0971-892. 9) Medico-legal Work and Medical Profession. Haryana Med J. Aug.-Sept. 1999;19 (11&12):15-16. ISSN No.0971-892. 10) Consumer Protection Act (letter). Haryana Med J. Oct.-Nov. 1999;20 (1 & 2):8. ISSN No.0971-892. 11) Ushmaghaat Arthat Loo Ka Upchaar. K Adhyatam Amrit, Gyan Mandir Prakashan, Madanganj - Kishangarh (Rajasthan). Oct. 2002;6(5-6):75. 12) The egg man & his dog- Value of artefacts in forensics. J Indian Acad Forensic Med. 2008;30(3):141-44. ISSN No. 0971 0973. 13) A rare anomaly of clavicle- Bifurcation of the lateral one-third. J Punjab Acad Forensic Med Toxicol. 2009;9(1):42-44. Print ISSN: 0972-5687 Online ISSN: 0974-083X. 14) Guidelines for Medical-Officers Regarding Medico-Legal Autopsy. Haryana Med J. 2010;30(4-6):45-47. ISSN No.0971-892. 15) Estimation of Height from Measurements of Foot Length in Haryana Region. J Indian Acad Forensic Med. 2010;32(3):231-33. ISSN No. 0971 0973. 16) Unilateral Exceptionally Elongated Styloid Process. J Punjab Acad Forensic Med Toxicol. 2010;10(2):107-110. Print ISSN: 0972-5687 Online ISSN: 0974-083X. 17) A drop of saliva de-codes the mystery of hanging body. J Indian Acad Forensic Med. J Indian Acad Forensic Med. 2011;33(3):280-82. ISSN No. 0971 0973. 18) Estimation of height from measurements of fingers Length in Haryana Region. J Forensic Med Toxicol. 2011;28(2):54-57. ISSN 0971-1929 Online ISSN 0974-4568. 19) Suicide Pact by Hanging: A Case Report. J Indian Acad Forensic Med. 2012;34(4):367-369. ISSN No. 0971 0973. 20) Legal aspects of legitimacy in Indian perspective: an overview. J Punjab Acad Forensic Med Toxicol. 2012;12(2):111-14. Print ISSN: 0972-5687 Online ISSN: 0974-083X. 21) Female infanticide: the innocence murdered again- case report. J Indian Acad Forensic Med. 2013;35(2):181-3. ISSN No. 0971 0973. 22) Gas geyser a silent killer in bathroom: a case report of carbon monoxide poisoning. J Indian Acad Forensic Med. 2014;36(1):108-10. ISSN No. 0971 0973. 23) Radiological Study of the appearance and fusion of ischial tuberosity in the Bikaner region in the 14-22 years age group. Indian Internet J Forensic Med Toxicol 2014;12(2):25-27. Print ISSN: 0973-1970 Online ISSN: 0974-4487. 24) Reliability of sternal index in sexual dimorphism in the Haryanvi population of India. J Indian Acad Forensic Med. 2014, 36(2):133-6. ISSN No. 0971 0973. 25) Estimation of Postmortem Interval by Measuring Potassium Level in Vitreous Humour. J Indian Acad Forensic Med. 2014, 36(4):374-8. ISSN No. 0971 0973. 26) Sternum as an indicator of sex in Haryanvi population of India: a morphometric analysis. J Punjab Acad Forensic Med Toxicol 2014;14:75-81. Print ISSN: 0972-5687 Online ISSN: 0974-083X. 27) The Sternal Foramen: The Possible Forensic Misinterpretation of an Anatomic Abnormality. J Indian Acad Forensic Med. 2015;37(3):315-16. ISSN No. 0971 0973. 28) Severe metabolic acidosis with anion gap: A diagnostic clue for Ethylene Glycol poisoning. J Punjab Forensic Med Toxicol. 2015;15(2):103-5. Print ISSN: 0972-5687 Online ISSN: 0974-083X. PUBLICATIONS DURING THE YEAR 2018-2019 1. Age determination from Radiological investigation of Epiphyseal fusion around wrist joint: A cross-sectional survey from Haryana Region. J Indian Acad Forensic Med. 2018;40(3):343-47. 2. Common Mistakes by Doctors while dealing with Medico-Legal Cases. Haryana J Surg.2019; 1:1-5. 3. Homicides in District Sonipat in 2018 AD & Comparison with all Haryana Data. Indian J Applied Res. 2019;9(2);1-3. 4. A study of age estimation through Epiphyseal Union of Medial end of Clavicle in an urban population of Haryana. J Punjab Acad Forensic Med Toxicol.2019,19(1). 5. The Prevention of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012: An Overview. J Punjab Acad Forensic Med Toxicol.2019;19(1). Rules of consent in Medical Practice. Khanagwal VP, Khanna K, Dagar T, Giri SK. J Indian Acad Forensic Med. 2022;44 (Suppl): S30-34 Autopsy Study on Feticide, Neonaticide & Infanticide. Khanagwal VP, Sharma N, Khanna K, Giri SK, Dagar T. J Punjab Acad Forensic Med Toxicol. 2022;22(2):S133-36. Rules of consent in Medical Practice. Khanagwal VP, Khanna K, Dagar T, Giri SK. J Indian Acad Forensic Med. 2022;44(Suppl):S30-34.