Question

Consider the following statements regarding examination 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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