Cheiloscopy: A Tool For Sex Identification
Journal: International Journal of Forensic Science & Pathology (IJFP) (Vol.04, No. 02)Publication Date: 2016-02-15
Authors : Neelkamal; Jyoti; Divya;
Page : 221-226
Keywords : Forensic Science; Cheiloscopy; Lip Prints; Ridges; Grooves; Forensic Identification.;
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to estimate sex from lip print pattern. Sex estimation is important to identify whether the crime has been committed by a male or female or to identify the perpetrator. Cheiloscopy is the study of lip print pattern, which is very useful in forensic identification of a person. Lip prints are actually lines and fissures in the form of wrinkles in the zone of transition of lip i.e. red part of lips. These ridges, grooves or wrinkles are studied for the purpose of positive identification of a person. Lip prints can also prove to be as one of the best method of personal identification. Lip print is unique to individual and thus can be used for identification purpose. Lip prints are important evidence in case like sexual assault, murder, rape and also remain at scene of crime unknowingly on cups, glasses, cigarette butts, clothing’s, skin etc.
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