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Table 5 Summaries the section of refusal to accept donated /unclaimed body

From: Changing medical education scenario: a wakeup call for reforms in Anatomy Act

 

Name of state

Clause

1

MH, GA, HP, PB, SK, MP, AS

No provision for refusal of unclaimed /donated bodies.

2

KA, KL, TN, UP, MN

It is mentioned that authorised institute shall accept the unclaimed /donated body if required.

3

DL, OD, GJ

Clearly mention the right to refuse an unclaimed /donated body. If senior officer of authorised institute decides that the body is not suitable for educational purposes or the body is not required by the said institute.