Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Section 357C

Treatment of victims

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Provision: Section 357C of CrPC
Act: Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
Classification: criminal procedure
Jurisdiction: India

Statutory Content

What does Section 357C of CrPC say?

All hospitals, public or private, whether run by the Central Government, the State Government, local bodies or any other person, shall immediately, provide the first-aid or medical treatment, free of cost, to the victims of any offence covered under section 326A, 376, 376A, 376AB, 376B, 376C, 376D, 376DA, 376DB or section 376E of the Indian Penal Code, and shall immediately inform the police of such incident1. 1 Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2018

Indian StandardSection 357C, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Bluebook (21st ed.)Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, § 357C (India)

Court Pleading StandardSection 357C of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

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Common Questions about Section 357C CrPC

What is Section 357C of CrPC?

Section 357C of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) defines and regulates "Treatment of victims". The section states: All hospitals, public or private, whether run by the Central Government, the State Government, local bodies or any other person, shall immediately, provide the first-aid or medical...