The rapid exhaustion of the last four editions reflects volumes of wide acceptance and popularity of the book, encouraging me to bring about 5th edition. The current edition reflects the meticulous work that has been done to revamp its predecessor. Based on the feedback received from students, teachers, advocates and the judiciary, both Sections of the book (Forensic Medicine and Forensic Toxicology) have been extensively revised with consequent deletion of outdated information and incorporation of the new.