An arrested suspect alleges that he sustained bruises during police custody and requests a medical examination. Under BNSS 2023, the provision permitting examination of an arrested person by a medical practitioner at the request of the arrested person corresponds to:
- A Section 51 ✓
- B Section 185
- C Section 186
- D Section 194
Correct answer: A. Section 51
Explanation
BNSS Section 51, corresponding to CrPC Section 54, allows an arrested person to request examination by a medical practitioner, and the Magistrate directs it unless the request is unreasonable. This protects against custodial violence and documents injuries on the accused. Section 185 covers examination of an accused at the request of police, Section 186 covers examination of a person accused of rape, and Section 194 is the police inquest provision.
Reference: Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, Chapter V ed.
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