The word exhumation literally means "out of ground”. It is derived from Latin words ex meaning "out of", and humus, meaning "ground".
· It is done in cases where there is a complaint of foul play, controversy or dispute related with any unnatural or natural death of a person or persons or if death was allegedly due to any criminal action.
· Exhumation is necessary, when the first post-mortem was inadequate, and it is thought that a second postmortem may bring some more facts to light.
· The dead body can only be exhumed when there is a written order from executive magistrate or Higher Court of Law of the land.
· In case of exhumation the concerned police official should approach the appropriate government hospital in writing along with the order of exhumation to constitute a medical board of at least three qualified and experience doctors.
· Material found in exhumation/spot and further examination should be done as per law.
· Resting places and the norm of many cultures is that the dead should not be disturbed. However, for a variety of reasons, they are disturbed through the process of exhumation.
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