Kerala High Court Stays Night Autopsy At Government Medical College Hospital Manjeri Over Infrastructure Concerns

The Kerala High Court ruled on the admissibility of an autopsy report conducted at night at the Government Medical College Hospital in Manjeri. The case involved the legal challenge against the validity of the night-time autopsy, questioning its adherence to prescribed procedures. The Court ruled that a night-time autopsy was permissible if it complied with medical and legal guidelines. The decision emphasized that autopsies should be conducted in a manner that ensures the accuracy of findings, regardless of the time. The ruling reinforced the need for thorough and legally sound procedures in post-mortem examinations to maintain the integrity of the investigative process.