Himachal Pradesh Anatomy Act
The Himachal Pradesh Anatomy Act, 1966
The Himachal Pradesh Anatomy Act, 1966, regulates the collection, donation, and use of unclaimed dead bodies and voluntarily donated bodies or organs for medical education, research, and therapeutic purposes within the state of Himachal Pradesh. It applies to hospitals, prisons, law enforcement, public health officials, and citizens, including relatives and donors. By establishing clear legal procedures for acquiring bodies, verifying consent, and defining who counts as a relative, the Act prevents illegal disposal and protects medical workers. Ultimately, it matters because it provides medical students and researchers with essential anatomical resources to advance healthcare while respecting ethical boundaries and legal rights.
- 1. For Statement of Objects and Reasons, see R
- 2. Definitions.- In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires.-
- 3. Doubt or dispute as to near relative to be referred to authorised officer
- 4. Power to appoint authorised officers.
- 5. Unclaimed dead bodies to be used for therapeutic purposes, anatomical examinations, etc.
- 6. Penalty
- 7. Duty of police and other officers, to assist in obtaining possession of unclaimed bodies
- 8. Protection of person acting under the Act
- 9. Officers to be public servants.- All officers appointed under this
- 10. Rules
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