LexSection 17 — Jailer to give notice of death of prisoner.
The Prisons Act, 1894
Upon the death of a prisoner, the Jailer shall give immediate notice thereof to the Superintendent and the Medical Subordinate. STATE AMENDMENT Maharashtra.-- Amendment of section 17 of Act IX of 1894.-- In section 17 of the principal Act, for the words "Medical Subordinate" the words "Medical Officer" shall be substituted. [ Vide Bombay Act XLV of 1959, s. 6]Open in Lexace · Ask the AI about this section