The Department of Forensic Medicine, also known as Forensic Pathology or Legal Medicine, is a specialized branch of medicine that combines medical knowledge with legal principles to investigate and analyze medical evidence related to legal cases. Forensic pathologists within this department play a crucial role in determining the cause and manner of death in cases of suspicious or unexplained deaths, including homicides, accidents, and suicides. They conduct autopsies, collect and analyze forensic evidence, and provide expert testimony in court. In addition to death investigations, forensic medicine also involves examining and interpreting injuries, conducting sexual assault examinations, and assessing the effects of drugs and toxins on the human body. The Department of Forensic Medicine aids in the administration of justice by providing unbiased and scientifically sound medical opinions and evidence to assist law enforcement agencies, attorneys, and the judicial system.