Section 30

Cessation of jurisdiction as to treasure-trove, wrecks, etc.

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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        It shall no longer be the duty of the Coroner to inquire whether any person dying by his own act was or was not felo de se, to inquire of treasure trove or wrecks, to seize any fugitive's goods, to execute process or to exercise as Coroner any jurisdiction not expressly conferred by this Act.
Felo de se. --A felo de se shall not forfeit his goods.
     Deodands. --Deodands are hereby abolished

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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