Section 55A of The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 View Chapter 5

Health and safety of arrested person.

1[55A. Health and safety of arrested person.-- It shall be the duty of the person having the custody of an accused to take reasonable care of the health and safety of the accused.]

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Footnote -

1. Ins. by Act 5 of 2009, s.9 (w.e.f. 31-12-2009)