1 Pesticides used as a Weapon for suicide or homicide purpose in developing country Krishna V. Kulkarni* , Ulka K.Kulkarni*, Dhananjay V.Mane ** *Dy.Director, Forensic Science Laboratory, Mumbai, Maharastra (India) **Dr.Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University Aurangabad, Maharastra (India) ABSTRACT In developing country there are easy availability these pesticide are used in the criminal poisoning cases. Pesticide and insecticides are extensively used in agriculture and household remidies for the control of insects and pests. Due to their easy availability in adverting knowledge and quick action these pesticides are being largely used for suicidal and homicidal purpose. Insecticides used as a Weapon for suicide or homicide purpose in developing country. In such situation Forensic toxicologist play a vital role in identification and detection of the toxic substances In medico legal autopsy cases. INTRODUCTION