Vidhi Codex

The 1[Karnataka] Anatomy Act, 1957

The 1[Karnataka] Anatomy Act, 1957

Health195711 sections

This Act regulates the handling of unclaimed dead bodies in the state of Karnataka. It applies to hospitals, prisons, and public places where a person dies without being claimed by a relative or interested party within a prescribed time. When a body remains unclaimed, an authorized officer takes possession and hands it over to an approved institution for anatomical examination or dissection. The legislation ensures that bodies are properly managed and utilized for medical purposes when no next of kin comes forward, balancing public health needs with the rights of the deceased's family.

Start reading →Read full ActSections
  1. 1. THE KARNATAKA ANATOMY ACT, 1957.
  2. 2. Definitions
  3. 3. Power of State Government to authorise officers to act under section 4.- (1)
  4. 4. Unclaimed dead bodies in hospitals, prisons and public places how to be dealt with
  5. 4A. Donation of bodies or any part thereof of deceased persons for anatomical
  6. 5. Doubt or dispute as to near relative to be referred to
  7. 6. Penalty
  8. 7. Duty of Police and other officers to assist in obtaining pos- session of unclaimed bodies
  9. 8. Protection of persons acting under this Act
  10. 9. Power to make rules.- The State Government, may, by notification in the Official
  11. 10. Repeal

PDF: pending for this language.