Provisions of sections 3 to 13 not to apply in certain cases
Full Text
The provisions of sections 3 to 13 (both inclusive) shall not apply in case of medical examination or medical treatment of a child when such medical examination or medical treatment is undertaken with the consent of his parents or guardian.
Plain English Summary
Exempts bona fide medical examinations and treatments conducted with parental or guardian consent from the criminal offences defined under Sections 3 to 13.
Key Legal Elements
- Non-applicability of Sections 3 to 13 (penetrative assault, sexual assault, harassment, pornography)
- Pertains to bona fide medical examination or medical treatment of a child
- Conducted with explicit informed consent of child parents or legal guardian
Practical Note
Provides essential statutory immunity to paediatricians, gynaecologists, surgeons, and healthcare practitioners performing necessary intimate physical examinations, surgeries, or emergency procedures with informed parental consent.
हिंदी पाठ
धारा 3 से धारा 13 तक (दोनों को सम्मिलित करते हुए) के उपबंध बालक के चिकित्सीय परीक्षण या चिकित्सीय उपचार के मामले में तब लागू नहीं होंगे, जब ऐसा चिकित्सीय परीक्षण या चिकित्सीय उपचार उसके माता-पिता या संरक्षक की सहमति से किया गया हो।