Asking leading questions should be avoided during the examination of an assault victim because it can influence the victim’s responses, potentially distorting the facts and compromising the integrity of the medico-legal evidence. Accurate, unbiased information is critical for proper documentation and legal proceedings. Instead, open-ended, non-suggestive questions should be used to allow the victim to describe events in their own words. This approach helps maintain objectivity and reliability in the clinical and forensic evaluation. Proper consent, documentation, and photographic evidence are essential, but the quality of information hinges on unbiased questioning.

Reference: Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Dr. B. V. Bhaskar, 4th Edition.