Section 132 of the Indian Evidence Act does not apply to a statement made by a person during an inve...........

Indian Evidence Act (IEA) 1872 Examination of Witnesses

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Section 132 of the Indian Evidence Act does not apply to a statement made by a person during an investigation under:

Section 159 Cr. P.C

Section 161 Cr. P.C

Section 163 Cr. P.C

Section 166 Cr. P.C

Explanation:

- Section 132 of the Indian Evidence Act: Protects a witness from incriminating themselves, but mandates answering questions unless the move is exempted by law.

- Section 159 Cr. P.C: Relevant to refreshing memory of a witness in certain conditions but isn't directly connected with protection against self-incrimination.

- Section 161 Cr. P.C: Pertains to statements made to police during an investigation. Such statements can't be used to self-incriminate under Section 132.

- Section 163 Cr. P.C: Concerns confessions made to the police which are inadmissible in court under certain conditions.

- Section 166 Cr. P.C: Deals with sending of records for further investigation and isn't connected to self-incrimination.

- Correct Answer: Option 2, Section 161 Cr. P.C: