Department of Forenisic Meicine & Toxicology, D.M.C. & Hospital, Ludhiana-141001, (Punjab).
Every individual has the right to do what he likes with his body in order to protect and preserve his health and personal privacy. This is a constitutional right, protected by law. Therefore, any an assault on the patient. But sometimes, the accused in police custody refuses to medicolegal examination but the compulsions of law require him to be medically examined. In such cases, the law allows examination without consent and, if required, allows the use of necessary force for this purpose.
Code of Criminal Procedure, Medical Examination, Registered Medical Practitioner