Section 161 of CrPC : Section 161: Examination of witnesses by police.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: A burglary has occurred in a residential area in Mumbai. The police are investigating the case.

Application of Section 161:

1. Investigation Initiation: A police officer, Inspector Sharma, is assigned to investigate the burglary.
2. Witness Examination: Inspector Sharma identifies Mr. Ramesh, a neighbor who might have seen something suspicious on the night of the burglary.
3. Oral Examination: Inspector Sharma visits Mr. Ramesh and asks him questions about what he saw or heard that night. Mr. Ramesh is legally bound to answer all questions truthfully, except those that might incriminate him.
4. Recording Statements: During the examination, Mr. Ramesh mentions seeing a stranger loitering near the house. Inspector Sharma writes down Mr. Ramesh's statement accurately and separately from other witnesses' statements.

Example 2:

Scenario: A woman, Ms. Priya, has reported a case of sexual harassment in Raipur, Chhattisgarh.

Application of Section 161 with State Amendment:

1. Investigation Initiation: Sub-Inspector Kavita is assigned to investigate the case.
2. Witness Examination: Sub-Inspector Kavita needs to record Ms. Priya's statement regarding the harassment incident.
3. Special Provisions for Women: As per the Chhattisgarh amendment, Sub-Inspecto...

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