Correct option is C
Section 54 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, mandates that an arrested person must be examined by a Government Medical Officer or a registered medical practitioner immediately after the arrest. This provision ensures that any injuries or medical conditions of the arrested person are documented at the earliest, which is crucial for safeguarding the rights of the accused.
Information Booster The examination under Section 54 is essential to prevent and document any instance of police brutality or mistreatment during or after the arrest. It helps in providing evidence in case the accused alleges torture or ill-treatment in custody.
Additional Knowledge
· Section 55A Cr.P.C. Deals with the health and safety of the arrested person, but not specifically with the medical examination after arrest.
· Section 60A Cr.P.C. States that all arrests must be made strictly according to the Cr.P.C. procedures.
· Section 55 Cr.P.C. Discusses the procedure for the arrest of persons for whose arrest a requisition has been received.
