Section 53 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 deals with examination of arrested Person by medical officer. Under the old law this was Section 54 of the CrPC.
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Section 53 BNSS - Examination of arrested Person by medical officer
- Act
- Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
- Section
- 53 - Examination of arrested Person by medical officer
- Old provision
- Section 54 CrPC
Old law → Section 53 BNSS
| Corresponds to | Change | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Section 54 CrPC | Modified | A new proviso added to subsection (1) regarding one more examination can be done if it is necessary, in the opinion of the medical practitioner. |
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