# The Prisons Act, 1894, Section 17: Jailer to give notice of death of prisoner

- Act: The Prisons Act, 1894 (Act 9 of 1894)
- In force from: 1894-01-07
- Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/prisons-act-1894/section/17/

## Text

Upon the death of a prisoner, the Jailer shall give immediate notice thereof to the Superintendent and the Medical Subordinate. STATE AMENDMENT Maharashtra.-- Amendment of section 17 of Act IX of 1894.--In section 17 of the principal Act, for the words "Medical Subordinate" the words "Medical Officer" shall be substituted. [Vide Bombay Act XLV of 1959, s. 6]

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