(1) This Act may be called as Explanation: For the purposes of this Sub-section, the words “in
detention” shall include the situation of being taken into custody in accordance  with the prevailing law.
(2) In detaining and releasing any person, the concerned official shall get such person examined physically by a medical practitioner engaged in the
governmental service as far as possible and him/herself examine such person in cases where no such medical practitioner is available, and maintain records
thereof.
Explanation: For the purposes of this sub-section, “medical practitioner” shall include a Doctor, Kabiraj (Senior Ayurvedic Practitioner),
health assistant, assistant health worker or Vaidhaya (Junior Ayurvedic Practitioner).
(3) One copy of the report on examination of physical or mental situation referred to in Sub-section (2) has to be sent to the concerned District
Court.