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Upon the death of a prisoner, the Jailer shall give immediate notice thereof to the Superintendent and the Medical Subordinate.
Prisons Act, 1894 Section 17
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Prisons Act, 1894 Section 17 is part of Prisons Act, 1894 - Jailer to Give Notice of Death of Prisoner. Read the section text below and explore Indian court judgments that cite it.
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