CrPC · Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Section 357C CrPC

Treatment of victims

Procedure & effect

All hospitals, public or private, whether run by the Central Government, the State Government, local bodies or any other person, shall immediately, provide the first-aid or medical treatment, free of cost, to the victims of any offence covered under section 326A, 376, 376A, 376AB, 376B, 376C, 376D, 376DA, 376DB or section 376E of the Indian Penal Code, and shall immediately inform the police of such incident1.

1 Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2018

← Sec. 357B All sections Sec. 358 →

FAQ — Section 357C CrPC

Section 357C of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) deals with “Treatment of victims”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

All hospitals, public or private, whether run by the Central Government, the State Government, local bodies or any other person, shall immediately, provide the first-aid or medical treatment, free of cost, to the victims of any offence covered under section 326A, 376, 376A, 376AB, 376B, 376C, 376D, 376DA, 376DB or section 376E of the Indian Penal Code, and shall immediately inform the police of such incident1. 1 Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2018

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