As per the Privy Council a statement made under Section 164 Cr P C ........

Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) 1973 Investigation by the Police

As per the Privy Council, a statement made under Section 164 Cr. P.C.:

can never be used as substantive evidence of the facts stated

can be used to challenge evidence given in Court by the person who made the statement (s. 157 of the Indian Evidence Act)

either (A) or (B)

both (A) and (B)

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Explanation:

Let’s break this down:

- Option 1: Says a statement under Section 164 CrPC can never be used as substantive evidence— that’s correct. Such statements, like confessions or witness statements before a magistrate, are not substantive; they're only previous statements.

- Option 2: They're useful for challenging or supporting evidence the person gives later in court, under Section 157 of the Evidence Act (which covers corroboration)— that’s also correct.

- Option 3: This just says one or the other, but both are true.

- Option 4: Says both (A) and (B) are correct.

The correct answer is Option 4—both statements are right.