VMD 511: Animal Welfare, Ethics and Jurisprudence (2+0)

RULES FOR PM EXAMINATION

• To be done by written order from the police officer or the Executive Magistrate.
• Carefully read the police report first.
• Examination to be done in day light. (Before sunset / after sunrise).
• Examination to be thorough and complete.
• All the details to be noted in the PM reports on the spot of the PM examination.
• The notes and the report to be sent to the Court must tally with each other (Police and owner).
• Should have fair knowledge of the normal and pathological appearance of viscera.
• Time and date of arrival of carcass to be noted.
• No unnecessary delay in conducting PM.
• No unauthorised person should be allowed to be present at the time of PM except investigating police officer.