This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Sexual offences, Subject name: Forensic Medicine
A rape accused can be medically examined even without his consent under which CrPC? 
Select and explain. 
A. 53, B. 54, C. 82, D. 84
A: 53
Answer: A: 53 
Explanation: 53 Crpc: Examination of accused by medical practitioner at the request of police officer a) When a person is arrested, it shall be lawful for a registered medical practitioner, acting at the request of a police officer not below the rank of sub-inspector, to make such an examination of the person arrested and to use such force as is reasonably necessary for that purpose. b) Whenever the person of a female is to be examined under this section, the examination shall be made only by, or under the supervision of, a female registered medical practitioner.