Section 161 of CrPC : Section 161: Examination Of Witnesses By Police

Explanation using Example

Imagine a scenario where there has been a burglary in a neighborhood, and the police are called to investigate. An investigating officer arrives and begins to question the residents to gather information about the incident. One of the neighbors, Mr. Sharma, is believed to have seen the burglar fleeing the scene.

The officer approaches Mr. Sharma and asks him to describe what he saw. Mr. Sharma is legally bound to answer the officer's questions truthfully, as long as the questions do not force him to incriminate himself. The officer takes...

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