This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Forensic Medicine
Corpus delicti means: March 2009 
Select and explain. 
A. Inquest of death, B. Postmoem findings, C. Death by asphyxia, D. Essence of crime
D: Essence of crime
Answer: D: Essence of crime 
Explanation: Ans. D: Essence of crime Corpus delicti /body of crime is a term which refer to the principle that it must be proven that a crime has occurred before a person can be convicted of committing the crime.