Correct option is B
Sol. The provision for the examination of an arrested person by a medical officer is provided under Section 54 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (Cr.P.C.), 1973. This section allows an arrested person to be examined by a medical officer if there are allegations of torture, injury, or other reasons for medical evaluation.
Information Booster:
Section 54, Cr.P.C. (Examination of arrested person by medical officer): This section ensures that an arrested person can undergo a medical examination, especially in cases where the person claims mistreatment or injuries during or after the arrest. It protects the rights of the accused by enabling them to get medical attention and report any alleged violence or ill-treatment. If a medical officer is not available, the person may be examined by a registered medical practitioner.
This provision also protects the police by documenting the condition of the arrested individual to avoid false allegations of mistreatment.
Additional Knowledge:
1. Section 53, Cr.P.C. (Examination of the accused by a medical practitioner at the request of the police officer): Section 53 allows a medical examination of the accused when it is necessary for the purpose of the investigation, for instance, to gather evidence related to the crime (e.g., sexual assault cases or examination of physical injuries).
2. Section 55, Cr.P.C. (Procedure when police officer deputes his subordinate to arrest without warrant): This section deals with the delegation of powers by a police officer to his subordinate to make an arrest, not with medical examination.
3. Section 64, Cr.P.C. (Arrest by private person and procedure on such arrest): This section allows private individuals to make arrests in certain situations and details the procedure to be followed, but it is unrelated to medical examinations of arrested persons.
