Abstract

The society is undergoing drastic social changes at a very rapid pace. These changes have made the old techniques of criminal investigation obsolete. The field of activities of the criminal is widening at a terrific rate. The analysis can be no better than physical evidence analyses. The clue material has to be identified positively; otherwise the evidentiary value of the clue is limited. Drug-facilitated sexual assault is not a new phenomenon. The use of alcohol can be traced back in human history for thousands of years as it has been used widely for religious, social and medicinal purposes. Flunitrazepam, Ketamine and GHB (gamma hydroxy butyrate) have recently become dangerously popular and are being used to facilitate sexual assault especially in high profile parties. This study highlights usage of newer drugs in sexual assault cases, their forensic aspects collection of physical evidences from crime scene, suspects and victims.

Keywords: Flunitrazepam; GHB; Ketamine; Drugs; Sexual assault