Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08
15. View of body.— 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. Subs. by Act 10 of 1881, s. 5, for "is informed".
2. Subs. by Act 4 of 1908, s. 2, for "buried".
3. Subs. by s. 3, ibid. , for "where the first was insufficient".
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.]
Source: India Code