Section 23: Expert opinion may be obtained

1) The investigating authority may, if he or she so deems necessary, be accompanied by any expert in the course of investigation or seek opinion of any expert on any matter connected with the offence.

2) It shall be the duty of the concerned expert to give his or her opinion if he or she is so asked pursuant to sub-section (1).

3) The expert opinion given pursuant to sub-section (2) shall be recorded in the casefile.

4) If any expert referred to in this Section is a non-governmental person, the Government of Nepal shall provide expenses to be incurred in the obtaining of his or her service.

5) Notwithstanding anything contained elsewhere in this Section, if the investigating authority, for the reason of the sensitivity or complexity of any case, considers appropriate to do so, and makes recommendation for obtaining the opinion of the medical board or any other expert in such case, the Government of Nepal may form such board.

6) If a board is formed pursuant to sub-section (5), the board shall give opinion on that matter.