There are some cases which are already known, fall under the category of a medicolegal case and should be dealt as one. These include:

• Cases of burns and injuries where the circumstances indicate an offense by somebody.
• Cases of vehicular, factory, or other unnatural accidents, particularly when there are chances of the patient′s death or grievous hurt.
• Cases of suspected or obvious sexual assault.
• Cases of suspected or apparent criminal abortion.
• Cases of unconsciousness where the cause is unnatural or ambiguous.
• Cases of suspected or obvious poisoning or intoxication.
• Cases referred from court or otherwise for estimation of age estimation.
• Cases brought dead with erroneous history that raises suspicion of an offense.
• Cases of attempted suicide or self-infliction of injuries.
• Cases not falling under the above categories but having legal implications.