In the Saki Naka case trial, among the evidence relied upon by a special court in Mumbai while giving the death sentence to a 44-year-old man for the rape and murder of a woman in the Saki Naka area of the city, is a “gait analysis” report.
The prosecution relied on a forensic report comparing images from CCTV camera footage with a sample video of the way the accused walks, to corroborate his identity.
This is the first time in Maharashtra that the test has been relied on by a court in a criminal trial. Gait is defined as a manner of walking or moving on foot.
What is Gait analysis?
- Gait analysis is a technique in podiatry medical care and the treatment of the foot, which is used to evaluate and diagnose conditions that affect walking and posture.
- The analysis can help experts zero in on the source of an injury or pain that determines the way in which an individual stands or walks.
- It can also be used by physiotherapists for treatment, and in athletics training so that athletes can perform better and in greater comfort.
- Gait analysis techniques have now been borrowed by forensic sciences experts to identify suspects in criminal cases.
(Source: Indian Express)
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