Dr. V. V. Pillay is currently the Chief of Poison Control Centre & Clinical Forensic Unit, Professor & Head of Forensic Medicine and Medical Toxicology in Amrita School of Medicine (Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham), Cochin. The Poison Control Centre is recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO), and is listed in the Yellowtox Directory of the WHO website. The Analytical Toxicology Laboratory attached to the Poison Control Centre is accredited by the National Accreditation Board for Laboratories (NABL).
Dr. Pillay obtained his MBBS and MD from Gandhi Medical College, Hyderabad, and worked in various capacities in medical colleges across South India before settling down in Cochin. He has undergone additional training in forensic immunology, analytical toxicology, and forensic DNA analysis, besides securing a diploma in criminal law. He is one of the few toxicologists from India who has been a Certified Instructor for the Advanced HAZMAT Life Support (AHLS) Course of the American Academy of Clinical Toxicology. Dr. Pillay has numerous publications in scientific journals, of which several are listed in PUBMED. In 1995, he published the first ever Indian textbook devoted to medical toxicology (Modern Medical Toxicology), which has since undergone several editions and reprints, and fetched him the award for Best Indian Author on Toxicology from the Medicolegal Society, AIIMS, New Delhi in 1998. In 2002, he took over as Editor of the 12th edition of the Textbook of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, which has now entered the 18th edition. In 2003, Dr. Pillay published the most exhaustive reference book on toxicology ever written by an Indian author (Comprehensive Medical Toxicology), which entered its 2nd edition in 2008, receiving excellent reviews from toxicologists from around the world. The revised 3rd edition was released in 2018.
Dr. Pillay has also authored other books, including a Handbook of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology for Police Officers in 2006. He has also contributed chapters on toxicology for the API Textbook of Medicine, published by the Association of Physicians of India (8th edn, 2008), the Oxford Textbook of Medicine, published by Oxford University Press, UK (5th edn, 2010), and Textbook of Emergency and Trauma Care, published by Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers, New Delhi (2018). Dr. Pillay is regularly invited as a speaker on various of aspects of forensic medicine and toxicology in India and abroad. He is a referee on toxicology for several journals such as the Journal of the Association of Physicians of India (JAPI), for which he won the VR Joshi Best Referee Award in 2006.
In 2004, Dr. Pillay founded the Indian Society of Toxicology, of which he was the President for 10 consecutive years. The society brings out a journal (Journal of the Indian Society of Toxicology or JIST), which is a peer-reviewed publication. Dr Pillay was the Editor for 10 years.
In 2007, Dr. Pillay was selected as one of the Experts constituted by the UNDP (United Nations Development Programme) and the Ministry of Justice, Govt of India, for modifying and updating the curriculum of forensic medicine and toxicology in India. He has also been included in the Peer Review Committee of the International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS), of the World Health Organization for updating the WHO’s software package on poisons, and also for creating a new training manual for Poison Control Centre professionals.
In 2010, Dr Pillay was included among a select committee of 10 experts selected by the Directorate of Forensic Science, Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt of India for the purpose of drafting a Bill on Forensic Science Services. In 2011, Dr Pillay was selected as a Member for an Expert Panel of the Medical Council of India, constituted for modifying and updating the curriculum of forensic medicine and toxicology.
Dr. Pillay was awarded with a Scroll of Honour for ‘Dedicated Teaching Service’ on 20 November 2014 by the Govt of Goa, through the Dept of Forensic Medicine, Goa Medical College, Goa, and a Certificate of Honour from Jaipur National University Institute for Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Jaipur, Rajasthan, on 13 September 2017.
YEAR | DEGREE/PROGRAM | INSTITUTION |
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1991 | DCL (Diploma in Criminal Law) | Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu |
1987 | MD (Forensic Medicine & Toxicology) | Gandhi Medical College, Hyderabad, Osmania University, A.P |
1982 | MBBS | Gandhi Medical College, Hyderabad, Osmania University, A.P |
S.No | Designation | Period | Institution |
1. | Forensic Specialist | 27-04-87 to 26-10-87 | Gandhi Medical College, Hyderabad. |
2. | Assistant Professor, Forensic Medicine & Toxicology | 11-12-87 to 31-03-89 | JJM Medical College, Davangere |
3. | Assistant Professor | 06-04-89 to 02-04-92 | PSG Institute of Medical Sciences, Coimbatore |
4. | Assistant Professor | 06-04-92 to 15-06-92 | Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore. |
5. | Associate Professor | 15-06-92 to 16-06-96 | - Do - |
6. | Additional Professor | 17-06-96 to 05-04-99 | - Do - |
7. | Professor | 06-04-99 onwards | - Do - |
8. | Head of the Department | From Apr 1989 to Apr 1992 & From Aug 1995 to June 2002 |
- Do - |
9. | Professor & Head of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology; Chief of Poison Control Centre; Head of Analytical Toxicology (incl. Forensic DNA Typing Unit) |
June 2002 - Till date | Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Cochin, Kerala |
Scientific Paper Presentations and Invited Lectures
Year of Publication | Title |
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2018 |
Pillay V. V., Textbook of Emergency and Trauma Care. . New Delhi: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers, 2018. |
2018 |
Pillay V. V., Comprehensive Medical Toxicology. Hyderabad: Paras Medical Publisher, 2018. |
2017 |
Pillay V. V., Brief Guide to Analytical Methods for Measuring Lead in Blood. World Health Organization, Genev, 2017. |
2017 |
Pillay V. V., Textbook of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology. Hyderabad: Paras Medical Publisher, 2017. |
2014 |
Pillay V. V., Poisonous Indian Plants in Oxford Textbook of Medicine, 5th ed. UK: Oxford University Press, 2014. |
2013 |
Pillay V. V., Modern Medical Toxicology, 4th ed. New Delhi: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers, 2013. |
2010 |
Pillay V. V., WHO Guidelines for the Production Control and Regulation of Snake Antivenom Immunoglobulins. Geneva: World Health Organization , 2010. |
2008 |
Pillay V. V., API Textbook of Medicine, 8th ed. Association of Physicians of India., 2008. |
2006 |
Pillay V. V., Handbook of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology for Police Officers. Hyderabad: SVP National Police Academy, 2006. |
2005 |
Pillay V. V., Self Assessment in Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, 2nd ed. Hyderabad: Paras Medical Publishers, 2005. |
2001 |
Pillay V. V., Pocketbook of Pesticide Poisoning for Physicians. New Delhi: CBS Publishers and Distributors, 2001. |
1997 |
Pillay V. V., Medico-Legal Pocket Book for Casualty Medical Officers. Sharada Press, Mangalore, 1997. |
Year of Publication | Title |
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2017 |
Pillay V. V., ,, TS, T., and Pillay, M., “Sexual Dimorphism of Complete and Incomplete metopic Suture: a Regional South Indian Study”, . Indian J Forensic Med Toxicol, 2017. |
2017 |
Anu Sasidharan, UK, R., Pillay V. V., Ajid, A., and KR, S., “Role and utility of Clinical Forensic Medicine Unit (CFMU) in a major hospital – Part II”, J South India Medicolegal Assoc , vol. 9, no. 2, pp. 74 - 79, 2017.[Abstract] This study is subsequent to an earlier study conducted by the investigators to establish the importance of a Clinical Forensic Medicine Unit (CFMU) in a major hospital, which was done by way of comparison of the quality of wound certification. In this study the authors decided to compare the quality of discharge certification or treatment certification that has serious implications when it comes to presentation of a medico-legal case in the court. Handling of medico-legal issues has been always a challenging task in India. The scenario here unlike the West is much less satisfactory with regard to discharge of medico-legal duties. The treating physician may efficiently manage the medical needs of the injured/poisoned, but later when the treatment certificate/records are perused in the court, there is often confusion in relation to medicolegal aspects. The guidance or services of a forensic expert is essential for effective management of such medico-legal problems and the Clinical Forensic Medicine Unit (CFMU) started a year ago under the overall administrative control of the Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology in Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Cochin, Kerala has been proven to be successful in this regard. In this retrospective study discharge/treatment summaries were compared with discharge/treatment certificates. Until the advent of CFMU the treatment summaries were used as medico-legal documents in the court. The medico-legal aspects documented in 200 certificates, i.e. 100 numbers that were prepared by non-forensic doctors and 100 numbers that were prepared by the CFMU, were compared, scrutinised and analysed. The statistical results showed that the differences in the documentation of discharge details (for medico-legal purpose) were highly significant with a p value of <0.001. © 2017 South India Medico-Legal Association. All rights reserved. More »» |
2017 |
R. UK, Anu Sasidharan, Pillay V. V., Ajid, A., and KR, S., “Role and Utility of Clinical Forensic Medicine unit (CFMU) in a Major Hospital - Part I”, J South India Medicolegal Assoc , vol. 9, no. 2, pp. 68 - 73, 2017. |
2016 |
M. JC, JK, J., MP, J., D, P., DB, M., HS, B., Pillay V. V., BN, M., C, R., PD, T., S, R., S, R., and S., T., “Management Protocol of Venomous Snakebite in India: a Consensus Statement”, Toxin Rev , vol. 35, no. 3 - 4, pp. 147 - 151, 2016. |
2016 |
Pillay V. V., Anu Sasidharan, and UK, R., “Decontamination Methods in Poisoning Revisited”, J Indian Soc Toxicol, vol. 12, no. 1, pp. 22 - 28, 2016. |
2014 |
Anu Sasidharan, B, U., S, R., KR, S., and Pillay V. V., “Diatoms – A study on its Temporo-spatial Variations with Special Reference to Temperature and Salinity”, . J South India Medico-legal Assoc , vol. 6, no. 1, pp. 14 - 21, 2014. |
2011 |
Pillay V. V., “Misconceptions About Antidotal Therapy of Poisoning and Overdose”, Amrita J Med , vol. 7, no. 2, pp. 4 - 11, 2011. |
2011 |
, Pillay V. V., and SL, A., “ Assessment of Mercury Contamination of Eloor Region of Periyar River in Kerala by Dithizone Method”, . J Indian Soc Toxicol , vol. 7, no. 2, pp. 8 - 10, 2011. |
2011 |
Pillay V. V., “Robbery or Assault by Stupefying Drugs – The new Indian scourge”, . J Central Detect Tr School , vol. 1, no. 2, pp. 23 - 24, 2011. |
2011 |
, ,, ,, ,, Kamath, S., and Pillay V. V., “Multiple Unusual Complications in a Single Patient with Combined Organophosphate-carbamate pesticide exposure.”, J Indian Soc Toxicol , vol. 7, no. 1, pp. 47 - 50, 2011. |
2010 |
Pillay V. V., ,, ,, and KG, V., “Five-year Survey of Toxicological Testing of Clinical Body Fluid Samples at the Poison Control Centre in the Indian State of Kerala”, . J Indian Acad Forensic Med , vol. 32, no. 01, pp. 52 - 55, 2010. |
2010 |
Pillay V. V., “The utility of poison control centres in diagnosing and managing cases of poisoning and overdose”, Journal of the Indian Medical Association, vol. 108, pp. 162-166, 2010.[Abstract] The practice of establishing poison control centres is yet to catch on in a big way in India, even though most developed countries have this concept well in place. This has helped these countries in diagnosing and managing cases of poisoning and overdose much more effectively, thereby bringing down the morbidity and mortality, while India lags far behind with a staggering mortality rate, much of which is because of lack of access to latest methodologies of diagnosing and managing poisoning, as also the lack of facility to analyse body fluids and other samples for the presence and/or concentration of the toxic agent or its metabolites. Establishing properly equipped and staffed poison control centres would constitute a major step in ameliorating the situation, as exemplified by the Cochin (Kerala) experience, which has a fully equipped poison control centre in a major hospital that is recognised by the World Health Organisation. More »» |
2010 |
P. Vishwanath, Adhikari, D., Poudel, R., Poudel, K., Pillay V. V., and Menezes, R., “Myocarditis and mobitz type I heart block following wasp sting”, Internet Journal of Cardiology, vol. 8, 2010.[Abstract] Hymenoptera sting envenomation has been associated with a variety of allergic and systemic reactions involving many organs, rarely the heart. Though many theories have been proposed to explain the systemic reactions, the exact mechanism of etiopathogenesis of wasp venom in causing various organ disorders remains unknown. Very few cases have been reported wherein the wasp venom has been implicated in cardiac disorders. We hereby report a case of myocarditis following multiple wasp stings. © Internet Scientific Publications, LLC., 1996 to 2010. More »» |
2010 |
Pillay V. V. and D'Souza, D. Hb, “Rigor Mortis or something else?”, American Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology, vol. 31, p. e2, 2010. |
2009 |
Pillay V. V., “The present scenario of Poison Control Centres in India and the need for many more”, Toxicol Newsletter, Amer Coll Emerg Physicians, vol. 16, 2009. |
2009 |
Pillay V. V., “Camphor ingestion: An unusual cause of seizure”, J Assoc Physicians India , vol. 57, p. 216, 2009. |
2008 |
Pillay V. V., “Snakebite: Venom induced coagulopathy”, Ind J Trauma Anaesth Crit Care , vol. 09, pp. 764 - 770, 2008. |
2008 |
Pillay V. V., “Role of activated carbon fabric mask to prevent lead absorption – a short report”, Toxicol Ind Health , vol. 24, pp. 569 - 572, 2008. |
2008 |
Pillay V. V., “Current views on antidotal therapy in managing cases of poisoning and overdose.”, J Assoc Physicians India , vol. 56, pp. 881 - 892, 2008. |
2008 |
Pillay V. V., “The march of JIST”, J Indian Soc Toxicol , vol. 4, no. 1, p. 2, 2008. |
2008 |
Pillay V. V. and RG., M., “Why is medical administration run by former C-students”, Med Hypotheses , vol. 70, no. 1, pp. 191 - 192, 2008. |
2008 |
M. R.G., T., K., A.V., B., P.P., J. Rao, S.W., L., M., S., and Pillay V. V., “Academic promotions: The dust has not yet settled”, Current Sci , vol. 94, no. 6, p. 699, 2008. |
2008 |
L. SW, RG, M., AV, B., T, K., and Pillay V. V., “Jet-lagged individual vis-a-vis local resident and susceptibility to malaria”, Med Hypotheses, vol. 70, no. 2, pp. 458 - 460, 2008. |
2008 |
M. RG, Pillay V. V., SW, L., and SH, S., “Self-inflicted burns”, Burns , vol. 34, p. 427, 2008. |
2008 |
Pillay V. V., “Current views on antidotal therapy in managing cases of poisoning and overdose”, Journal of Association of Physicians of India, vol. 56, pp. 881-892, 2008.[Abstract] While it is an acknowledged dictum that in poisoning or overdose cases, the emphasis must be on general management comprising supportive measures than the use of specific antidotes in the vast majority of cases, it is nevertheless true that there are some instances where the timely use of a specific antidote or antagonist will dramatically reverse or at least halt the progression of toxicity. For this reason, and also because the indications and the exact manner in which antidotes must be used could be controversial or unfamiliar to the physician, an attempt has been made to review the current concepts on antidotal therapy of poisoning. There is enough evidence that the proper use of specific antidotes when combined with general supportive care does reduce the morbidity and mortality associated with severe poisonings. Common antidotes used in a hospital setting have been discussed in some detail. More »» |
2007 |
Pillay V. V., “Paraquat: The underestimated lethal pesticide”, ” J Indian Soc Toxicol , vol. 3, no. 2, pp. 11 - 14, 2007. |
2007 |
, Peter, S., Pillay V. V., ,, ,, and B., R., “Detection of Y STR markers of male fetal DNA in maternal circulation”, Indian J Hum Genet , vol. 13, pp. 69 - 72, 2007. |
2007 |
J. V. V., R., R. R., and Pillay V. V., “Identification of active principles of Manihot esculenta and Cerbera odallum by thin layer chromatography: The potential for misinterpretation in forensic cases”, ” J Indian Soc Toxicol , vol. 3, no. 1, 2007. |
2007 |
Pillay V. V., ,, T, K., ,, and S, R., “Use of "rescue burns" as another term of expression in certain situations of burns.”, Burns, vol. 33, 2007. |
2007 |
Pillay V. V., “The mis-education of medical students: Righting a wrong”, J Indian Soc Toxicol , vol. 3, no. 2, p. 2, 2007. |
2007 |
Pillay V. V., ,, ,, ,, ,, ,, ,, ,, ,, and DM, V., “Biotechnology in forensic science: The revolution continues”, .” Nepal Med Coll J, vol. 9, no. 1, pp. 57 - 62, 2007. |
2007 |
Pillay V. V., “The deadly dose”, The Black Cat Journal, 2007. |
2007 |
Pillay V. V., “From TOXOCON-3 to TOXOCON-4 and beyond”, J Indian Soc Toxicol , vol. 3, no. 1, p. 2, 2007. |
2007 |
Pillay V. V., R.G., M., R., K., M., P., S.W., L., D., A., P., V., N.B., B., T., K., and D.M., V., “Biotechnology in forensic science: the revolution continues.”, Nepal Medical College journal : NMCJ, vol. 9, pp. 57-62, 2007.[Abstract] Molecular biology has become one of the most fascinating fields of biology in recent years. Molecular methods have been applied in various fields of biology including Medical/Health Science. In this paper, light has been shed on the application of different molecular methods (DNA analysis) in the field of Forensic Medicine. More »» |
2006 |
Pillay V. V., ,, A, K., ,, ,, ,, ,, ,, ,, and M, R., “Clinical manifestations of lead workers of Mangalore, India”, Toxicol Ind Health , vol. 22, no. 9, pp. 405 - 413, 2006. |
2006 |
Pillay V. V. and EJ, R., “Death due to antbite - A case report”, J Indian Soc Toxicol , vol. 2, no. 2, pp. 48 - 50, 2006. |
2006 |
M. RG, NG, R., SS, K., A, K., S, M., and Pillay V. V., “Jatropha curcas poisoning.”, Indian J Pediatr, vol. 73, no. 7, p. 634, 2006. |
2006 |
Pillay V. V., “The phase of consolidation and expansion”, J Indian Soc Toxicol , vol. 2, no. 2, p. 1, 2006. |
2006 |
Pillay V. V. and A, A. Sam Lal, “How to set up a low-cost analytical toxicology laboratory”, J Indian Soc Toxicol , vol. 2, no. 1, 2006. |
2005 |
Pillay V. V., “Toxicology: An ignored specialty?””, Natl Med J India , vol. 18, pp. 98 - 99, 2005. |
2005 |
Pillay V. V., “Perfect take-off”, J Ind Soc Toxicol , vol. 1, no. 2, pp. 20 - 22, 2005. |
2005 |
Pillay V. V., ,, ,, ,, and N, V., “Poisoning due to white seed variety of Abrus precatorius”, .” J Assoc Physicians India , vol. 53, pp. 317 - 319, 2005. |
2005 |
Pillay V. V., “Adulteration and contamination of Ayurvedic herbal medications”, J Indian Soc Toxicol , vol. 1, no. 1, pp. 20 - 22, 2005. |
2005 |
Pillay V. V., “Bilateral ptosis following wasp sting”, JAPI, vol. 53, p. 162, 2005. |
2005 |
Pillay V. V., ,, ,, ,, and N, V., “A Unique Case of “Attempted Murder” with B Complex Vitamins”, Internet J Forensic Med Toxicol , vol. 6, no. 1, 2005. |
2005 |
Pillay V. V., “Not just another society”, J Indian Society Toxicology , vol. 1, no. 1, 2005. |
2004 |
Pillay V. V., ,, and SN, S., “Bitemark analysis: Four different techniques”, Malaysian Dental J , vol. 25, pp. 8 - 14, 2004. |
2004 |
Pillay V. V., “Terrorism and homicides by poisoning: Why Indian police should know more about toxicology”, Indian Police J , vol. L1, no. 03, pp. 113 - 115, 2004. |
2004 |
K. A., Pillay V. V., T., V., P., A., M., C., CS., C., H., D. ’S., RG., M., N., N., R., C., and S., S., “Portable lead analyzer to locate source of lead”, Indian J Pediatr , vol. 71, no. 6, pp. 495 - 499, 2004. |
2003 |
Pillay V. V., “Paracetamol: Killing softly”, QPMPA J Med Sci , vol. 17, no. 2, pp. 78 - 79, 2003. |
2003 |
Pillay V. V., “Applications of DNA markers for human identity”, J Forensic Med Toxicol , vol. 20, no. 2, pp. 54 - 56, 2003. |
2003 |
Pillay V. V., “Household poisons: Doctor is your own home poison-proof”, QPMPA J Med Sci , vol. 17, no. 1, pp. 12 - 14, 2003. |
2002 |
Pillay V. V., “Value of bitemark analysis in forensic investigations: An overview”, J Indian Dental Assoc , vol. 73, pp. 111 - 115, 2002. |
2002 |
Pillay V. V., ,, and U, K., “Forensic significance of micro-haemorrhages in thyroid gland and soft tissues of neck”, Int J Med Toxicol Legal Med , no. 5, pp. 1 - 3, 2002. |
2002 |
Pillay V. V., “Toxicology: The need for public awareness”, QPMPA J Med Sci , vol. 16, no. 7, pp. 269 - 270, 2002. |
2001 |
Pillay V. V., “Naloxone: Opening up new vistas”, Internet J Forensic Med Toxicol , vol. 2, no. 1, 2001. |
2000 |
Pillay V. V., “The Perfect Scam”, J Karnataka Medico-legal Soc , vol. 9, pp. 35 - 36, 2000. |
2000 |
Pillay V. V., “Toxic coma: Problems of diagnosis and assessment”, J Indian Acad Forensic Med, vol. 22, no. 1, pp. 12 - 15, 2000. |
2000 |
Pillay V. V., “Indian statutes on drugs and poisons: A review”, J Karnataka Medico-legal Soc , vol. 9, no. 1, pp. 6 - 10, 2000. |
1999 |
Pillay V. V., “Absence of spinal injury in attempted hanging involving cervical spine: a case report”, J Forensic Med Toxicol, vol. 6, no. 1, pp. 38 - 39, 1999. |
1999 |
Pillay V. V., “Revised guide-lines of sample preservation and analysis in medico-legal cases: A report”, J Forensic Med Toxicol , vol. 16, no. 1, pp. 44 - 54, 1999. |
1999 |
Pillay V. V., “The need for a Poison Information Center in every major hospital”, J Karnataka Medicolegal Soc , vol. 8, no. 1, pp. 6 - 9, 1999. |
1998 |
Pillay V. V., “First -aid Controversies in snake bite”, J Applied Med, vol. 24, no. 9, pp. 649 - 651, 1998. |
1998 |
Pillay V. V., “Toxicology sans antidotes: The grim Indian Scenario”, J Karnataka Medicolegal Soc , vol. 7, no. 1, pp. 11 - 16, 1998. |
1998 |
Pillay V. V., “Medical education: Curriculum of undergraduate and post graduate courses in Forensic Medicine and Toxicology”, Int. J Med Toxicol , vol. 1, pp. 25 - 30, 1998. |
1997 |
Pillay V. V., “Adverse Neuropsychiatric effects of therapeutic drugs”, J Applied Med , vol. 23, pp. 385-390, 1997. |
1997 |
Pillay V. V., “Alcohol and health: Where do we stand?”, Medicolegal Bull , vol. 2, no. 1, pp. 1 - 3, 1997. |
1997 |
Pillay V. V., “How safe are indigenous medications: A case report on arsenic poisoning”, .” J Karnataka Medicolegal Soc , vol. 6, pp. 18 - 19, 1997. |
1997 |
Pillay V. V., “Drug dependence: Changing Perspectives”, J Karnataka Medicolegal Soc , vol. 6, pp. 12 - 15, 1997. |
1996 |
Pillay V. V., “Whither Toxicology”, J Karnataka Medicolegal Soc , vol. 6, no. 2, 1996. |
1996 |
Pillay V. V., “Influence of fang structure and venom composition on the symptomatology of snakebite”, J Forensic Med Toxicol , vol. 13, pp. 18 - 20, 1996. |
1996 |
Pillay V. V., “Estimation of time after death by histological changes in pancreas”, ”. J Karnataka Medicolegal Soc , vol. 5, no. 2, pp. 5 - 13, 1996. |
1996 |
Pillay V. V. and K, U. Kumar, “Estimation of fetal age by histological study of kidney”, Med Sci Law , vol. 36, no. 3, pp. 226 - 230, 1996. |
1994 |
Pillay V. V., “Maternal and foetal poisoning: A new dimension to Toxicology”, J Applied Med , vol. 20, no. 8, pp. 619- 620., 1994. |
1993 |
Pillay V. V., “Conflicts of opinion in forensic work-need for a rational outlook”, J Indian Acad Forensic Med , vol. 15, no. 4, pp. 40 - 41, 1993. |
1993 |
Pillay V. V., ,, and R, S. Rani, “A multifactorial study of traffic accidental deaths in a South Indian city - 1985 to 1988”, J Traffic Med , vol. 21, no. 1, pp. 15 - 20, 1993. |
1992 |
Pillay V. V., “Latest advances in determining the moment of death and time since death.”, Police Professional , vol. 2, no. 2, pp. 51 - 54, 1992. |
1991 |
Pillay V. V., “Brain Stem Death - The Real Moment of Death”, J Indian Acad Forensic Med , vol. 13, no. 1, pp. 9 - 11, 1991. |
1990 |
Pillay V. V. and BM, B., “Deceptive cut-throat: A case report”, J Indian Acad Forensic Med , vol. 12, no. 1, pp. 27 - 29, 1990. |
1990 |
Pillay V. V. and , “A puzzle of skeletal remains: How forensic science and medicine succeeded in unraveling a complex and controversial murder case”, Med Sci Law , vol. 30, no. 3, pp. 321 - 328, 1990. |
1990 |
Pillay V. V. and , “Entomology and postmortem interval: A systematic approach”, J Forensic Med Istanbul , vol. 6, pp. 3 - 4, 1990. |
1990 |
Pillay V. V. and , “Superimposition - significance of a proforma-based examination”, J Forensic Med Istanbul, vol. 6, pp. 1 - 2 , 1990. |
1990 |
Pillay V. V. and , “Detection of time since death by histological changes in liver”, J Indian Acad Forensic Med , vol. 12, no. 9, 1990. |
1989 |
Pillay V. V. and , “Insects and crime investigation”, .” Int Crim Police Rev , vol. 417, pp. 12 - 17, 1989. |
1989 |
Pillay V. V. and , “Efficacy of entomological method in estimation of postmortem interval: A comparative analysis”, Forensic Sci Int , vol. 40, pp. 245 - 250, 1989. |
1989 |
Pillay V. V. and , “Superimposition: A methodical approach”, J Indian Acad Forensic Med , vol. 11, no. 1, pp. 5 - 8, 1989. |
1988 |
Pillay V. V. and , “Cadaver insects of India and their use in estimation of postmortem interval”, Indian J Forensic Sci , vol. 2, pp. 17 - 20, 1988. |
1987 |
Pillay V. V. and , “Importance of ecological factors in forensic entomology: A proforma for data collection.”, Indian J Criminology Criminalistics, vol. 7, pp. 112 - 115, 1987. |
1986 |
Pillay V. V. and VK, K., “Cadaver fauna as indicator of time of deaths: A few case studies”, Police Res D, vol. 4, pp. 13 - 15, 1986. |