Saliva dribbling is a characteristic indicator of antemortem hanging. It results from the ligature's compression of salivary ducts and signifies a physiological response to strangulation, confirming the individual was alive at the time of hanging.
| LIST I | LIST II | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Chop wound | I | Axe |
| B | Punctured wound | II | Needle |
| C | Bruises | III | Whip |
| D | Incised wound | IV | Knife |