Clause 19

The provisions of this section shall apply to a sentence of caning awarded in respect of an offence specified in subsection (13A) of section 114 or in section 114A of this Act.(2) In no case shall the caning awarded at any one trial exceed twenty-four strokes in the case of a person of the age of sixteen years and above or ten strokes in the case of a person below the age of sixteen years.(3) Caning shall be inflicted on such part of the person as the Minister may direct.(4) The rattan shall not exceed one-quarter of an inch in diameter.(5) In no case shall a sentence of caning be inflicted upon any person under this section until a medical certificate has been issued by a medical officer to the effect that such person is in a fit condition of health to undergo the punishment.(6) A person on whom caning is to be inflicted shall wear such protective clothing as may be prescribed.”.