10/04/2026
*Report on Educational Visit to District Court, Mehsana*
*1. Basic Details*
- *Date of Visit:* 2/04/2026
- *Venue:* District Court, Mehsana, Gujarat
- *Organized by:* Department of Agadtantra, Merchant Ayurved College, Basna, Mehsana
- *Participants:* 2nd Year BAMS Students, Merchant Ayurved College
- *Total Students:* 51
- *Timing:* 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
*2. Faculty Accompanying*
1. *Dr. Pooja Prabhakar Gadkari* - Assistant Professor, Agadtantra Department
2. *Dr. Shivani Vyas* - Assistant Professor, RSBK Department
*3. Objective of Visit*
The visit was organized by the Agadtantra Department to provide 2nd year BAMS students with practical exposure to the judicial process and understanding of medico-legal cases. The aim was to correlate the subject of Vyavahar Ayurveda and Vidhi Vaidyaka with real courtroom procedures and legal documentation.
*4. Proceedings of the Visit*
- *11:00 AM:* Arrival at District Court, Mehsana. Students reported in college apron and ID card.
- *11:15 AM - 11:45 AM:* Orientation by court officials regarding court structure, hierarchy, and daily functioning of district courts.
- *11:45 AM - 2:30 PM:* Observation of live court proceedings and discussion of the following cases with legal experts:
Case Type Key Points Discussed
**1. Murder Case** Role of medical evidence, importance of post-mortem report, examination and cross-examination of medical witness
**2. Post Mortem Report by Doctor** Format of PM report, how doctors present findings in court, common errors and their legal implications
**3. Land Dispute** Case of shop owner vs State Government. Discussed role of documentary evidence and survey reports
**4. Divorce Case** Grounds for divorce, role of medical certificates in cruelty/impotency claims, counseling procedures
**5. Hostile Witness Case** Definition of hostile witness, Sec 154 of Indian Evidence Act, impact on trial outcomes
- *2:30 PM - 3:00 PM:* Interactive session with advocates on the role of doctors in medico-legal cases and responsibilities of a medical jurist. Vote of thanks given by students.
*5. Learning Outcomes*
1. Understood the actual courtroom environment and procedure of criminal & civil trials.
2. Learned the importance of accurate and detailed Post Mortem reports in homicide cases.
3. Understood the legal value of medical certificates and the procedure for deposing as an expert witness.
4. Correlated Agadtantra & Vyavahar Ayurveda syllabus with practical legal applications.
5. Developed awareness of legal responsibilities and ethics of a medical practitioner.
*6. Conclusion*
The visit to District Court, Mehsana was highly beneficial and educational for the 2nd year BAMS students. It provided direct insight into the medico-legal system and the interface between medicine and law. The support and guidance of Dr. Pooja Prabhakar Gadkari and Dr. Shivani Vyas made the visit systematic and fruitful. Such field visits are essential for developing competent Ayurvedic physicians with sound medico-legal knowledge.
*Submitted by:*
Department of Agadtantra
Merchant Ayurved College, Basna, Mehsana