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    Question

    Under which Section of CrPC, an arrested person is to be

    examined by the Government Medical Officer immediately after arrest?
    A Section 55A Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Section 60A Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Section 54 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Section 55 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    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 Central or 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.

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