Section 161 CrPC statements (statements to police during investigation) are
AGenerally INADMISSIBLE as substantive evidence; they may only be used to CONTRADICT the maker under Section 162 CrPC + Section 145 Evidence Act
BConclusive proof of guilt
CAdmissible only against co-accused
DSubstantive evidence at trial
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Generally INADMISSIBLE as substantive evidence; they may only be used to CONTRADICT the maker under Section 162 CrPC + Section 145 Evidence Act
Section 162 CrPC bars use of statements recorded under s161 (except as a contradicting tool). The objective is to prevent investigations from substituting trial. Tahsildar Singh v State of UP (1959) is the leading authority.
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