strangulation and there is nothing to indicate that there was violence prior to the strangulation or that the deceased had resisted the strangulation. In relation to the complaint made to the State Human Rights Commission, the report was submitted stating that investigation carried out does not indicate that the death of the deceased was not homicidal. The charge sheet has been submitted against the accused on 24th January 2008. The opinion of death of Mrs.Nisha Sharma submitted by the panel of doctors from the Department of Forensic Medicine, J.J.Hospital, Mumbai and Professor and Head, Department of Forensic Medicine, TNMC & BYL Nair Ch. Hospital, Mumbai and the Police Surgeon of Nagpada Hospital, Mumbai dated 6th February 2009, which has been placed on record along with reply filed by the respondents, indicate that the cause of death does not specify whether the asphyxia is due to hanging or strangulation. The post mortem examination nor does the result of accessory examination mention any features suggestive of homicide. On perusal of all papers including post mortem notes, CA report, crime scene visit and examination of articles viz dupatta, the pieces of nylon rope, the doctors were of the opinion that asphyxia death is due to hanging. It is further stated that this is a case of suicidal hanging and not homicidal hanging. The report also indicate the reasons not favouring homicidal hanging, some of which are as follows :
