Ensure conduct of final rites for Muthu Mano on July 2: HC
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Taking a severe word of the truth that the physique of murdered remand prisoner P. Muthu Mano was mendacity at Tirunelveli Medical College Hospital for over 60 days after the conduct of a submit mortem, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court directed the authorities to take steps to carry out the final rites, if the relations failed to take action on July 2.
A Division Bench of Justices T.S. Sivagnanam and S. Ananthi took cognisance of the report submitted by the Tirunelveli police on the legislation and order scenario within the metropolis. It was mentioned that the supporters of Muthu Mano had been protesting within the metropolis demanding justice for his homicide.
It was mentioned {that a} peace committee had held a gathering so as to persuade the relations to obtain the physique, however failed to interrupt the imbroglio. The State submitted that authorities may take needed steps as per the provisions of the Tamil Nadu Anatomy Act and the Rules, 1951.
The continued presence of the physique within the hospital was a nuisance underneath the Tamil Nadu Public Health Act, it was submitted. The case was posted to July 5.
The court docket was listening to the petition filed by Pavanasam, the daddy of Muthu Mano who was murdered by just a few inmates in Palayamkottai Central Prison. The petitioner sought a judicial inquiry into the homicide.
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