|Punjab and Haryana High Court
Section 307 IPC | Court May Order Medical Board Clarification on Life-Threatening Injury When Medical Opinions Conflict : Punjab & Haryana HC
When medical reports on injury severity diverge, the Punjab & Haryana High Court has ruled that courts can direct a Medical Board to determine if an injury qualifies as 'dangerous to life' under Section 307 IPC - even if visible marks have healed. This sets a critical precedent for ensuring fair trial standards in cases where forensic ambiguity could otherwise lead to wrongful escalation or dilution of charges.