India, May 19 -- The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) on Monday issued show cause notice to Jehangir Hospital, Pune, for allegedly delaying the handing over of the dead body of a deceased patient to his family; officials said.

The notice, a copy of which has been seen by Hindustan Times, reads: "An explanation must be submitted to the health department within 24 hours of receipt of this notice stating why there was a delay in handing over the body to the relatives. Failure to respond within the stipulated period will invite action under the Bombay Nursing Homes Registration Act, 1949."

The PMC health department issued the notice, citing possible violation of provisions under the Bombay Nursing Homes Registration Act, 1949, and state gov...