Journal of Forensic Medicine Science and Law (JFMSL) is an official scientific publication of Medicolegal Association of Maharashtra. The basic ideology of publication of this journal is based on the objectives of MLAM. It is a biannual, multidisciplinary, multispeciality, National, peer reviewed MLAM (society) journal published as a medium for the advancement of scientific knowledge of forensic medicine, allied sciences and law.
The contents of the journal are in the form of Original research articles, Commentary, Review articles, Case reports, Letters to editor, Short communication, Medical quiz and any other form of publication with the approval by the editorial board. All manuscripts are required to be submitted only online in Microsoft word file format on email ID: mlameditor@gmail.com . Articles should be typed in single space, Calibri font (letter size 12 for body of text and headings and sub-headings in bold with size 12). Manuscript should conform to the general instructions (Vancouver style) “Uniform requirements for manuscripts submitted to biomedical journals” (1994), Lancet 1996, V2, 1-4 and Annals of Internal Medicine 1988, 108:258- 265. The submitted manuscripts should be accompanied by a statement / certificate undersigned by all listed authors in authorised copyright format. Copy of format of certificate by Authors can be obtained from editorial office of Journal of Medicolegal Association of Maharashtra. All submitted articles are reviewed by editorial board, specialists and subjected to double blind peer review system. The Editorial board reserves the right to ask for revision in the manuscripts according to reviewers comments and to make final decision on acceptance.

2. Ethics and Policy in Clinical Study:
Human studies should have been conducted in accordance with the principals of the declaration of Helsinki (1964, revised in 1975 and 1983). Animal experiments should have been performed as per the guide lines of CPCSEA (Committee for the Purpose of Control and Supervision of Experiments on Animals). Also, see www.cpcsea.com while submitting papers on clinical trials. The authors are requested to ensure that all requirements of appropriate regulatory bodies have been complied with. The authors should submit copy of Ethical approval of the study obtained from Institutional Ethical Committee in case of original research articles.