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Consider the following statements regarding examination

Q: Answer-Consider the following statements regarding examination of arrested person by medical officer under...

Section 53 provides that medical examination can be required, and BNSS emphasizes dignity and safeguards. The examination should be conducted with same-gender officers when possible to ensure dignity. Statement 2 is correctthis aligns with constitutional protections. Statement 1 is incorrect because medical examination has procedural requirements and must be by a medical practitioner. Statement 3 is incorrectmedical examination results must be disclosed to the accused as they form part of the investigation. Statement 4 is partially correct consent respected where possible but the officer can require the examination under Section 53, making absolute consent requirement imprecise. Statement 2 alone correctly reflects the statutory requirement regarding gender-sensitive procedures.

of arrested person by medical officer under Section 53 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023: Statement 1: Medical examination can be conducted immediately upon arrest without requiring compliance with any procedure. Statement 2: The medical examination must be conducted in the presence of a police officer of the same gender as the arrested person when possible. Statement 3: Medical examination results are confidential and cannot be shared with the accused. Statement 4: The police officer cannot compel the arrested person to undergo medical examination; it requires the person's consent. Which statements are correct?

A Statements 1 and 3 only

B Statements 2 and 4 only

C Statements 2 only

D Statements 3 and 4 only

E All statements are correct

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