Criminal Procedure Code · Updated to 1 May 2023 · Part VIII · Special Proceedings
335. Powers of Magistrate
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inquiry
“inquiry” includes every inquiry conducted under this Code before a Magistrate;
A Magistrate holding an inquiry under this Chapter if he considers it expedient that the body of the deceased person should be examined by a Medical Officer in order to discover the cause of death may, whether a post-mortem examination has been made under section 331 or not, issue his order to a Medical
Medical Officer
“Government Medical Officer” or “Medical Officer” includes a medical practitioner who has been given by the Director General of Health Malaysia, an authorization in writing under section 34C of the Medical Act 1971 to perform functions specified in that section;
Officer to make a post-mortem examination of the body, and may for that purpose order the body to be exhumed.