Section 184 of BNSS : Section 184: Medical examination of victim of rape.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: A woman named Priya reports to the police that she has been raped. The police receive the information at 10:00 AM on a Monday.

1. Police Action: The investigating officer, upon receiving the report, informs Priya that she needs to undergo a medical examination as part of the investigation.
2. Consent: Priya consents to the medical examination.
3. Medical Examination: The police take Priya to a government hospital where a registered medical practitioner is available. They reach the hospital by 11:30 AM.
4. Examination Details:
   • The registered medical practitioner examines Priya and records her name, age, and address.
   • The practitioner takes material from Priya's person for DNA profiling.
   • Any injuries on Priya's body are documented.
   • The practitioner assesses Priya's general mental condition and records any relevant observations.
   • Other material particulars are noted in reasonable detail.
5. Report Preparation: The medical practitioner prepares a detailed report, explaining the reasons for each conclusion.
6. Consent Documentation: The report specifically records that Priya's consent for the examination was obtained.
7. Time Notation: The exact time the examination started and ended is noted in the report.
8. Report Submission: Within seven days, the medical practitioner forwards the report to the investigating officer, who then forwards it to the Magistrate as part of the required documents.

Example 2:

Scenario: A minor girl named Anjali is brought to the police station by her guardian, who reports an attempted rape.

1. Police Action: The investigating officer, upon receiving the information, informs Anjali's guardian that Anjali needs to undergo a medical examination.
2. Consent: Anjali's guardian provides consent for the medical examination on her behalf.
3. Medical Examination: The police take Anjali to the nearest local authority-run hospital since it is closer and has registered medical practitioners available.
4. Examination Details:
   • The registered medical practitioner examines Anjali and records her name, age, and address along with the details of her guardian who brought her.
   • The practitioner takes material from Anjali's person for DNA profiling.
   • Any visible injuries on Anjali's body are documented.
   • The practitioner assesses Anjali's general mental condition and records relevant observations.
   • Other material particulars are noted in reasonable detail.
5. Report Preparation: The medical practitioner prepares a detailed report, explaining the reasons for each conclusion.
6. Consent Documentation: The report specifically records that the guardian's consent for the examination was obtained.
7. Time Notation: The exact time the examination started and ended is noted in the report.
8. Report Submission: Within seven days, the medical practitioner forwards the report to the investigating officer, who then forwards it to the Magistrate as part of the required documents.

Example 3:

Scenario: A woman named Seema alleges an attempted rape and informs the police late at night, around 11:00 PM.

1. Police Action: The investigating officer, upon receiving the report, informs Seema that she needs to undergo a medical examination and seeks her consent.
2. Consent: Seema consents to the medical examination.
3. Medical Examination: Since it is late night and government hospitals are not accessible, Seema is taken to a nearby private hospital where a registered medical practitioner is available.
4. Examination Details:
   • The registered medical practitioner examines Seema and records her name, age, and address.
   • The practitioner takes material from Seema's person for DNA profiling.
   • Any visible injuries on Seema's body are documented.
   • The practitioner assesses Seema's general mental condition and records relevant observations.
   • Other material particulars are noted in reasonable detail.
5. Report Preparation: The medical practitioner prepares a detailed report, explaining the reasons for each conclusion.
6. Consent Documentation: The report specifically records that Seema's consent for the examination was obtained.
7. Time Notation: The exact time the examination started and ended is noted in the report.
8. Report Submission: Within seven days, the medical practitioner forwards the report to the investigating officer, who then forwards it to the Magistrate as part of the required documents.