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(1) After the execution of the death penalty, post mortem shall be performed on the body of the executed prisoner. (2) If the executed prisoner's relatives make a written application for performing the last rites, the Superintendent may, in his discretion, allow such request, provided that the relatives give an undertaking in writing that they shall not make a public demonstration of any kind at the time of last rites. If the Superintendent has reasons to believe that, during the last rites, a public demonstration may occur, their request may be turned down by the Superintendent subject to the directions of the District Magistrate. (3) The body of the executed prisoner, so far as practicable, shall be disposed of according to the religious prescriptions and with all solemnity. Charges of execution.