New Protocol for Post-mortem Procedure

• 16 Nov 2021

The Union Health Ministry has notified new protocol for post-mortem procedure.

After Sunset Clause

• As per the new protocol, post-mortem can now be performed after sunset in hospitals having adequate infrastructure.
• Video recording of post-mortem will be done for all post-mortem conducted in the night to rule out any suspicion.

Prohibitions

• Cases under categories such as homicide, suicide, rape, decomposed bodies, suspected foul play should not be subjected for post-mortem during night unless there is a law and order situation.

Benefit

• This move will promote organ donation and transplant.