Under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) 2023, the provision for 'medical examination of an accused in a rape case' (formerly CrPC Section 53A) now corresponds to:

• A BNSS Section 51
• B BNSS Section 58
• C BNSS Section 64
• D BNSS Section 54 ✓

Explanation

The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) 2023 replaced the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) 1973. CrPC Section 53A, which mandated medical examination of an accused in rape or sexual assault cases by a registered medical practitioner (including collection of semen, blood, hair, and other trace evidence), now corresponds to BNSS Section 54. This is distinct from BNSS Section 51 (medical examination of arrested person). Knowledge of these updated sections is essential for forensic practitioners preparing medicolegal reports.

Reference: The Essentials of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology (Narayan Reddy), 34th ed.

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