Amendment of section 53

In force Act 25 of 2005 As on 18 Oct 2026

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Act 25 of 2005

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Section 8 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act, 2005 deals with amendment of section 53. In section 53 of the principal Act, for the Explanation, the following Explanation shall be substituted, namely :- 'Explanation .- In this section and in sections 53A and 54,- (a) "examination" shall include the examination of blood, blood stains, semen, swabs in case of sexual offences, sputum and

In section 53 of the principal Act, for the Explanation, the following Explanation shall be substituted, namely :- 'Explanation .- In this section and in sections 53A and 54,- (a) "examination" shall include the examination of blood, blood stains, semen, swabs in case of sexual offences, sputum and sweat, hair samples and finger nail clippings by the use of modern and scientific techniques including DNA profiling and such other tests which the registered medical practioner thinks necessary in a particular case;
(b) "registered medical practitioner" means a medical practitioner who possesses any medical qualification as defined in clause (h) of section 2 of the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956 (102 of 1956) and whose name has been entered in a State Medical Register.'.
Section 8, The Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act, 2005 (Act 25 of 2005).

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Indian Medical Council Act s. 2

Questions about Section 8

What does Section 8 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act deal with?

Section 8 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act is headed "Amendment of section 53". In section 53 of the principal Act, for the Explanation, the following Explanation shall be substituted, namely :- 'Explanation .- In this section and in sections 53A and 54,- (a) "examination" shall include the examination of blood, blood stains, semen, swabs in case of sexual offences, sputum and

How do I find court cases under Section 8 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act 8, section 8 Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act, section 8 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

What should I read with Section 8 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on Indian Medical Council Act 2, so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When was the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act enacted?

Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act was enacted in 2005 as Act 25 of 2005. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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38. Amendment of section 438350 words
16. Insertion of new section 144A331 words
9. Insertion of new section 53A331 words

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