STUDY ON EPIPHYSEAL UNION AT THE KNEE JOINT AMONG THE ADOLESCENTS OF EASTERN ODISHA

Abstract

Age is in fact a decisive factor in various medico-legal matters including criminal 
procedures (assault, sexual offences, kidnapping) and civil matters (succession, marriage, 
employment). Age plays a vital role in determining the nature of the offence, the 
applicable laws, and the potential penalties. The age is a determining factor whether the 
child will be held criminally responsible or not. Fusion of epiphyses of bones is considered 
as one of the methods for age estimation.