Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08
CHAPTER IV.
ADMISSION, REMOVAL AND DISCHARGE OF PRISONERS.
27. When a prisoner is first admitted, and whenever he afterwards enters the prison, he shall be searched, and all weapons and prohibited articles shall be taken from him.
Every criminal prisoner shall also, as soon as possible after admission, be examined by the Medical Officer, who shall enter in a book, to be kept by the Gaoler, a record of the state of the prisoner's health, and any observations which the Medical Officer thinks fit to add.
Source: India Code