Section 55A

Health and safety of arrested person.

The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

  • Act 2 of 1974
  • Ministry of Home Affairs
  • Department of Internal Security
About this Act

An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to Criminal Procedure.

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    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.]

Notes

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

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