Forensic radiology is a specialized area of medical imaging using radiological techniques so as to help forensic specialists in matters pertaining to law. Radiological techniques have become more sophisticated with the introduction of CT, MRI and ultrasonography (USG). These are widely being applied by forensic experts and require active intervention of Radiologists. Radiographic images are widely used in identification of foreign bodies, child abuse cases, body identification, age estimation, determination of cause of death and injuries. 

Keywords: Forensic radiology; Virtopsy; Identification; Biological age; Necroscopic examination.