Which of the following section of the Indian Evidence Act does not apply to interrogations by a Cust...........

Indian Evidence Act (IEA) 1872 Examination of Witnesses

Which of the following section of the Indian Evidence Act does not apply to interrogations by a Customs Officer exercising power under Section 171 -A of the Sea Customs Act?

Section 131

Section 132

Section 133

Section 134

Explanation:

- The Indian Evidence Act lays down rules for the admissibility of evidence in the courts of India.

- Section 131 deals with privileged communication between attorney and client.

- Section 132 states that a person cannot refuse to answer questions on the ground that the answer will incriminate them, but such answers will not expose them to prosecution.

- Section 133 pertains to the admissibility of an accomplice’s testimony.

- Section 134 addresses the number of witnesses required for proof.

- In the context of customs officers exercising powers of interrogation, certain sections do not apply as they fit specific judicial contexts.

Correct Answer: Option 2 - Section 132