The Prisons Act, 1870, 26 of 1870 (Rep., Act 9 of 1894) · III — .

Section 16. On the death of any prisoner, the Medical Officer shall forthwith record in writing the following particulars, namely,

Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08

16. On the death of any prisoner, the Medical Officer shall forthwith record in writing the following particulars, namely,— - when the deceased was taken ill, - when the Medical Officer was first informed of the illness, - the nature of the disease, - when the prisoner died, - and (in cases where a post mortem examination is made) an account of the appearances after death, - together with any special remarks that appear to the Medical Officer to be required.

Source: India Code