CrPC · Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Section 291 CrPC

Deposition of medical witness

Procedure & effect

The deposition of a civil surgeon or other medical witness, taken and attested by a Magistrate in the presence of the accused, or taken on commission under this Chapter, may be given in, evidence in any inquiry, trial or other proceeding under this Code, although the deponent is not called as a witness.
The Court may, if it thinks fit, and shall, on the application of the prosecution or the accused, summon and examine any such deponent as to the subject-matter of his deposition.

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FAQ — Section 291 CrPC

Section 291 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) deals with “Deposition of medical witness”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

The deposition of a civil surgeon or other medical witness, taken and attested by a Magistrate in the presence of the accused, or taken on commission under this Chapter, may be given in, evidence in any inquiry, trial or other proceeding under this Code, although the deponent is not called as a witness. The Court may, if it thinks fit, and shall, on the application of the prosecution or the accused, summon and examine any such deponent as to the subject-matter of his deposition.

No. Vaksera provides a drafting reference and petition formats only. Always verify the current bare act and local court practice.

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