Examination of arrested person by medical officer
Section 53 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 deals with examination of arrested person by medical officer. When any person is arrested, he shall be examined by a medical officer in the service of the Central Government or a State Government, and in case the medical officer is not available, by a registered medical practitioner soon after the arrest is made: Provided that if the medical officer or the reg The Act came into force on 01 Jul 2024.
(1) When any person is arrested, he shall be examined by a medical officer in the service of the Central Government or a State Government, and in case the medical officer is not available, by a registered medical practitioner soon after the arrest is made:
Provided that if the medical officer or the registered medical practitioner is of the opinion that one more examination of such person is necessary, he may do so:
Provided further that where the arrested person is a female, the examination of the body shall be made only by or under the supervision of a female medical officer, and in case the female medical officer is not available, by a female registered medical practitioner.
(2) The medical officer or a registered medical practitioner so examining the arrested person shall prepare the record of such examination, mentioning therein any injuries or marks of violence upon the person arrested, and the approximate time when such injuries or marks may have been inflicted.
(3) Where an examination is made under sub-section (1), a copy of the report of such examination shall be furnished by the medical officer or registered medical practitioner, as the case may be, to the arrested person or the person nominated by such arrested person not available, by a registered medical practitioner soon after the arrest is made:
Section 53, The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (Act 46 of 2023).
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Questions about Section 53
What does Section 53 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita deal with?
Section 53 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita is headed "Examination of arrested person by medical officer". When any person is arrested, he shall be examined by a medical officer in the service of the Central Government or a State Government, and in case the medical officer is not available, by a registered medical practitioner soon after the arrest is made: Provided that if the medical officer or the reg
How do I find court cases under Section 53 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita?
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What should I read with Section 53 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and has it changed?
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When did Section 53 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita come into force?
Section 53 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, cited as BNSS 53, came into force on 01 Jul 2024, having been enacted on 25 Dec 2023. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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