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| (1) Where any police officer making an investigation considers that the examination of any person by a medical practitioner is necessary for the conduct of the investigation, he may, with the consent of such person, cause such person to be examined in a medical practitioner. The medical practitioner shall report to the police officer setting out the result of the examination. |
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| (2) Where any person referred to in subsection (1) does not consent to being so examined, the police officer may apply to a Magistrate within whose jurisdiction the investigation is being made for an order authorizing a medical practitioner named therein to examine such person and report thereon. Where such an order is made the medical practitioner shall report to the Magistrate setting out the result of the examination. |
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Sri Lanka Consolidated Acts