Bare Act
The Manipur Anatomy Act, 1974
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This Act governs what happens to unclaimed bodies found in hospitals, prisons, or public places within the state of Manipur. It applies to anyone who dies in these locations without a known relative claiming the body within a specified time. The law allows an authorized officer to take possession of such bodies and hand them over to approved medical institutions for necessary therapeutic purposes, anatomical examination, or dissection. This ensures that bodies are not left unattended and are utilized for medical science when no family members come forward, provided there is no doubt regarding the cause of death.
- 1. Short title, extent and commence—ment
- 2. Definitions
- 3. Power to authorise Officers to act under section 4
- 4. Unclaimed bodies in hospitals, prisons and public places to be dealt with
- 5. Doubt or dispute as to person interested
- 6. Penalty
- 7. Duty of Police and other officers to assist in obtaining possession of unclaimed bodies
- 8. Protection of persons acting under Act
- 9. Power to make rules
- 10. Repeal & Savings
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