Legal Question in Criminal Law in India
in acriminal case one witness had given astatement(161) to police. he had narrated an incident which is favourable to the accused. but it is not seen in chargesheet.but that witness is no more now. can the accused ask the investigating officer about the incident during his cross?can the accused refer the 161 statement?
Asked on 7/31/11, 10:33 pm
4 Answers from Attorneys
Shrichand Nahar
S.V.Nahar, Advocate
A police statement recorded u/s.161 Cr.P.C. can be used only for the limited purposes specified in section 162 Cr.P.C.
Answered on 8/01/11, 2:01 am
KarVai Legal Solutions
Rajiv Gupta 9811284735 Ch.No: 359, Western Wing, Tis Hazari, Delhi www.karvai.in
yes he can bt for a very limited scope as required under sec 162 cr.pc
Answered on 8/01/11, 11:51 pm
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