Section 15

View of body.

The Coroners Act, 1871

  • Act 4 of 1871
  • Ministry of Home Affairs
  • Department of States
About this Act

An Act to consolidate and amend the laws relating to Coroners.

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        The Coroner and the jury shall view and examine the body at the first sitting of the inquest, and the Coroner shall make such observations to the jury as the appearance of the body requires:
         1[Provided that the Coroner may, with the concurrence of a majority of the jury, dispense with a view of the body, if he is satisfied, from medical evidence or medical certificates, that no advantage would result from such viewing].

Notes

1. Ins. by Act 4 of 1908, s. 4.

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