The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012
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.
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Official text: India Code (official) ↗
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