The Sikkim Anatomy Act, 2014
The Sikkim Anatomy Act, 2014
The Sikkim Anatomy Act, 2014 regulates the supply and use of unclaimed human bodies and voluntary body donations for anatomical examination, dissection, and medical research within the state of Sikkim. It applies to hospitals, medical institutions, public authorities, and individuals residing in the state. Under the law, individuals may donate their bodies for medical education, while unclaimed bodies from hospitals, prisons, or public areas can be transferred to authorized medical institutions under strict procedures. By establishing clear legal guidelines and safeguards for handling cadavers, the Act ensures that medical schools receive necessary research materials while respecting family rights and preventing illegal disposal of bodies.
- 1. Short title extent and Commencement:
- 2. Definitions:
- 3. Power of Government to authorize officers to act under section 5.
- 4. Donation of bodies or any part thereof for anatomical examination.
- 5. Unclaimed dead bodies to be Used for the therapeutic purpose or anatomical examination.
- 6. Doubt of dispute whether person claiming body is near relative to referred to Executive Magistrate and body to be preserved pending decision.
- 7. Penalty.
- 8. Duty of Police and other oHicers to assist.
- 9. Protection of person acting under the Act.
- 10. Officer to be public servant.
- 11. Power to make rules.
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