MedLEaPR
Introduction
Medico-legal examination is a critical function of the Health Department involving cases of accident, assault, poisoning, and other incidents requiring legal scrutiny. Medico-Legal Reports (MLRs) are sent to Investigating Officers (IOs) for further inquiry and are crucial for various stakeholders, including legal authorities, insurance companies, and medical personnel. Traditionally, these reports have been handwritten, often resulting in illegible documentation that poses challenges in judicial proceedings.
Overview
Medico Legal Examination and Post Mortem Reporting System (MedLEaPR) is a centralized digital platform designed by NIC Haryana to modernize the medico-legal reporting process across Indian states. Developed in line with directives from the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, it standardizes and digitizes the creation and submission of reports such as Postmortem (PM), Injury, Age, Sexual Assault, and Death Summary reports.
Objective
To establish a uniform, secure, and accountable framework for medical professionals and law enforcement agencies to manage and track medico-legal cases efficiently, in line with provisions under New Criminal Laws (THE BHARATIYA NYAYA SANHITA, 2023, THE BHARATIYA SAKSHYA ADHINIYAM, 2023, THE BHARATIYA NAGARIK SURAKSHA SANHITA, 2023)
Salient Features
- Role-based access for Doctors, Forensic Experts, Investigating Officers, and HODs
- Integration with CCTNS (Crime and Criminal Tracking Network & Systems)
- State-wise hosting on the National Data Centre (NDC)
- Secure user authentication and digital audit trails
- Template-driven and structured data input for MLC reports
- Real-time data access for authorized officials
Benefits
- Enhanced transparency and accountability in medico-legal processes
- Reduction in manual errors and quicker report generation
- Improved coordination between Health and Police departments
- Legally defensible, digitally signed, and standardized documentation
- Efficient tracking and status monitoring of medico-legal cases
- MedLEaPR represents a transformative shift in handling medico-legal documentation.
- User-friendly interfaces, data privacy compliance, and seamless interoperability with other government systems will further enhance its effectiveness.
Impacts
- More than 1.75 Lakhs Medico Legal cases uploaded in Delhi, More than 15 thousand Post Mortem Reports uploaded in Uttar Pradesh and shared with respective State CCTNS Police Portal.
- 17 States already adopted MedLEaPR and other states are various stages of rollout
- More than 35 thousand Medico Legal experts on boarded in MedLEaPR from State of Delhi, Uttar Pradesh ,Jammu and Kashmir other 14 States till date
- 25 State’s all Medico Legal experts given training on MedLEaPR and now independently operating MedLEaPR.
Way Forward
- Expand MedLEaPR implementation to Remaining States and Union Territories
- Ensure ongoing training, support, and user feedback integration
- Integrate with National Digital Health Mission and e-Forensics platforms
Launch of MedLEaPR in Delhi by Smt Rekha Gupta , Chief Minister ,Delhi
Launch of MedLEaPR in Ladakh by Dr. Pawan Kotwal, IAS Chief Secretary of UT Ladakh
