Principle

CRIMINAL LAW — Homicide — Proof of Identity of Deceased — Necessity of Identification of Corpse

Area of law
CRIMINAL LAW
Court
Supreme Court

Identification of the deceased's body for autopsy is essential. Failure to prove identity is fatal unless other evidence establishes identity. The principle applies to all homicide cases. The prosecution must prove that the person whose death is charged is the same as the body examined.…

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