The Coroners Act, 1871

The Coroners Act, 1871 was enacted to provide for the investigation of sudden, unnatural or suspicious deaths. The Act establishes the office of coroner and defines their powers and duties. The coroner is responsible for conducting an inquiry into the cause of death and determining if any criminal action is involved. The Act also specifies the procedures for post-mortem examinations and inquests. The Act empowers the state government to appoint coroners for specified areas and sets out the qualifications and training required for coroners.