BNSS Section 53 - Examination of arrested person by medical officer

Description of BNSS Section 53 - Examination of arrested person by medical officer

(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 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:
- Provided further that if the registered medical practitioner is of the opinion that one more examination of such person is necessary, she may do so.
(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.

Offence	Liability of abettor for an effect caused by the act abetted different from that intended by the abettor.
Punishment	Same as for offence committed.
Cognizance	According as offence abetted is cognizable or non-cognizable.
Bail	According as offence abetted is bailable or non- bailable.
Triable	Court by which offence abetted is triable.