MP HC Questions Doctors Over Lack of Definite Opinions in Autopsy Reports

Name: MP HC Questions Doctors Over Lack of Definite Opinions in Autopsy Reports
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Anshika Mishra

MP HC Questions Doctors Over Lack of Definite Opinions in Autopsy Reports - Video

Published On 2026-07-10T17:39:18+05:30 | Updated On 10 July 2026 5:39 PM IST

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The Madhya Pradesh High Court recently expressed concern over the fact that in cases of death by asphyxia, burn cases, and accidents, the doctors avoid giving an opinion in the autopsy reports.

Noting that the purpose of an expert opinion from a doctor is to help throw light on the case by giving definite opinion, the HC bench comprising Justices Vivek Agarwal and A K Singh issued directions to the Director General of Police, Bhopal and the Principal Secretary of Health, Bhopal to take necessary steps so that medical evidence in such type of cases are quickly and scientifically collected to help the expert postmortem doctor give a clear cut opinion.

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Can doctors avoid giving definite opinion in autopsy reports? MP HC weighs in

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Anshika Mishra

Anshika Mishra is a dedicated scholar pursuing a Masters in Biotechnology, driven by a profound passion for exploring the intersection of science and healthcare. Having embarked on this academic journey with a passion to make meaningful contributions to the medical field, Anshika joined Medical Dialogues in 2023 to further delve into the realms of healthcare journalism.