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Section 4

Body of deceased person in hospital

of Human Tissues Act 1974

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Section 4

In the case of a body of a deceased person lying in a hospital and unclaimed the person having the control and management of the hospital or any other person authorized by him shall be deemed for the purpose of this Act to be a person in lawful possession of the body.

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