Chapter VIII - RECIPROCAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR ASSISTANCE IN CERTAIN MATTERS AND PROCEDURE FOR ATTACHMENT AND FORFEITURE OF PROPERTY (From Section 111 to Section 124)
Consent for medical examination of rape victims required; registered practitioner must examine and forward a detailed report promptly. Medical examination of a woman alleged to be a rape victim must be carried out with consent by a registered medical practitioner (preferably in a government or local-authority hospital) within twenty-four hours; the practitioner must promptly record identifying details, age, DNA material taken, injuries, mental condition, reasons for conclusions, consent, and exact times, and forward a detailed report to the investigating officer within seven days for transmission to the Magistrate. Definitions follow statutory provisions.
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Consent for medical examination of rape victims required; registered practitioner must examine and forward a detailed report promptly.
Medical examination of a woman alleged to be a rape victim must be carried out with consent by a registered medical practitioner (preferably in a government or local-authority hospital) within twenty-four hours; the practitioner must promptly record identifying details, age, DNA material taken, injuries, mental condition, reasons for conclusions, consent, and exact times, and forward a detailed report to the investigating officer within seven days for transmission to the Magistrate. Definitions follow statutory provisions.
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