Inquests Act, 1959 (Act No. 58 of 1959)

Except in cases where the spouse or a near adult relative of the alleged deceased person is being subpoenaed as a witness, the judicial officer who is to hold an inquest shall cause reasonable notice thereof to be given to such spouse or relative, provided the spouse or relative is available and the giving of such notice will not, in the opinion of the judicial officer, unduly delay the holding of the inquest.

[Section 7 substituted by section 7 of Act No. 45 of 1990]