53. Examination of arrested person by medical officer.

(1) When any person is arrested, he shall be examined by a medical officer in the service of the Central Government or a State Government, and in case the medical officer is not available, by a registered medical practitioner, soon after the arrest is made, and the medical officer or registered medical practitioner, as the case may be, shall prepare a record of such examination, mentioning therein any injuries or marks of violence upon the person arrested, and the approximate time when such injuries or marks may have been inflicted.

(2) Where the arrested person is a female, the examination of the body shall be made only by or under the supervision of a female medical officer, and in case the female medical officer is not available, by a female registered medical practitioner.

(3) A copy of the report under this section shall be furnished to the arrested person or the person nominated by such arrested person, forthwith.