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NHRC Guidelines on Custodial Death Autopsy
March 24 , 2026
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- The National Human Rights Commission issued new guidelines for post-mortem in custodial death cases after procedural lapses in Tamil Nadu.
- It directed that autopsies must be conducted by a board of at least three doctors, preferably from different institutions.
- All doctors must have a postgraduate degree in forensic medicine and a minimum of five years’ experience.
- The guidelines aim to ensure transparency, accuracy, and prevent external influence during post-mortem examinations.
- Cross-institutional teams are expected to provide better checks and balances in sensitive cases.
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