For exhumation, the order should be given by
Exhumation is to be carried out under the orders of the appropriate authority. District Magistrate/Sub-Divisional Magistrate/Executive Magistrate are empowered to order for the exhumation. Ref : Krishnan vij Textbook of Forensic medicine and Toxicology 5th edtion ; pg no - 28
Judicial magistrate
Executive magistrate
Supt. off Police
Judl. I class Magistrate
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