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Code Of Criminal Procedure Act (No. 15 of 1979) - Sect 122

Examination by medical practitioner

122.
(1) Where any officer in charge of a police station considers that the examination of any person by a medical practitioner is necessary for the conduct of an investigation he may, with the consent of such person, cause such person to be examined by Government medical officer. The Government medical officer- shall report to the police officer setting out the result of the examination.
(2) Where the 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 Government medical officer named therein to examine such person "and report thereon. Where such ah order is made such person shall submit to an examination by such Government medical officer who shall report to the Magistrate setting out the result of the examination.


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