The Nagaland Anatomy Act 2024
nagaland · 2024
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- S. 1Short title extend and commencement
- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used in the Nagaland Anatomy Act 2024, including "donor," "persons interested," and "unclaimed body."
- S. 3Section 3 of the Nagaland Anatomy Act 2024 authorizes the State Government to appoint an Executive Magistrate as an Authorized Officer and mandates handling of unclaimed bodies for anatomical study.
- S. 6Section 6 allows post-mortem examinations under existing laws, barring removal of body without consent for inquest.
- S. 7Section 7 prohibits removal of a body or its parts for anatomical purposes if entrusted for only interment or cremation.
- S. 8Authority to remove body etc
- S. 9Section 9 mandates approved institutions to maintain records of deceased persons received for anatomical purposes.
- S. 10Notice of place where body will be dealt with for all or any of the purposes of this Act
- S. 11Section 11 resolves doubts about a deceased's relatives or friends by referring them to the District Magistrate and penalizes unauthorized disposal of unclaimed bodies.
- S. 13Section 13 mandates various officers to assist authorized personnel in obtaining unclaimed bodies and protects them from legal action if actions are taken in good faith.