Prof. Adarsh Kumar

Prof. Dr. Adarsh Kumar, holding degrees of BSc MBBS, MD, PGCHM, FIAMLE, FISCA, FIST, and FIAFM, is a distinguished figure in the field of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology. As the President of the Indian Academy of Medicolegal Experts (IAMLE) and a Council Member of the International Academy of Legal Medicine, he has made significant contributions to the advancement of forensic sciences. Currently serving as the Professor in the Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology at AllMS, New Delhi, he is also the Chairman of the Disability Evaluation Board at AIMS Trauma Centre. His expertise extends to Forensic Anthropology and Forensic Radiology, where he has been instrumental in shaping the field. A Gold medallist, he is the sole representative from India in esteemed international bodies such as the International Academy of Legal Medicine, the British Association of Forensic Medicine, The International Association of Forensic Toxicology, and the Canadian Society of Forensic Sciences. His accolades include an Honorary Diploma in Legal Medicine from the International Academy of Legal Medicine in Portugal (2009) and the distinction of being the first person globally to receive the Commonwealth Fellowship in the UK twice, in 2011 and 2015. With over 24 years of teaching experience, he has guided 15 PhD postgraduate students and conducted approximately 10,000 autopsies. His commitment to education is further evident through his role as a Visiting Faculty at various international institutions, including Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, UK, and National Piragov University, Vinnitsya Ukraine. His impactful career extends beyond academia, as he serves as an honorary medicolegal expert to the National Human Rights Commission and the Central Bureau of Investigation in India. Over the years, he has handled around a thousand complicated and high-profile cases, showcasing his exceptional skills in forensic investigations. His international representation includes being a Governing Council Member of three prestigious scientific organizations: International Academy of Legal Medicine, Indo-Pacific Association of Law, Medicine & Sciences (Secretary General-2022-25), and Asia Pacific Association of Medicolegal Agencies. Currently holding the position of Honorary President of IAMLE, he has been recognized for his exemplary work with a Commendation Certificate from the National Human Rights Commission in 2014, an Education Award for Excellence from the Indo-US Global Foundation in 2016, an International Cooperation Medal from the Government of Ukraine in 2020, and a Forensic Excellence Award in 2023. His multifaceted contributions to forensic sciences, education, and international collaboration position him as a distinguished leader in his field.