A person can give valid consent for routine clinical examination if he is above the minimum age of: (A) 12 years, (B) 16 years, (C) 18 years, (D) 21 years
Answer is A. Section 90 in The Indian Penal Code "Consent known to be given under fear or misconception.--A consent is not such a consent as it intended by any section of this Code, if the consent is given by a person under fear of injury, or under a misconception of fact, and if the person doing the act knows, or has reason to believe, that the consent was given in consequence of such fear or misconception; or Consent of insane person.--if the consent is given by a person who, from unsoundness of mind, or intoxication, is unable to understand the nature and consequence of that to which he gives his consent; or Consent of child.--unless the contrary appears from the context, if the consent is given by a person who is under twelve years of age." Ref - Krishan Vij textbook of forensic medicine and toxicology 5e pg - 370 , 421