Which of the following is a ground on which a witness under section 161 2 of Cr PC may refuse ...........

Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) 1973 Complaints to Magistrates

`Which of the following is a ground on which a witness under section 161[2] of Cr.PC may refuse to answer questions put by a police officer;

Answers would have a tendency to expose him to a criminal charge

Answers would have a tendency to expose him to a penalty.

Answers would have a tendency to expose him to a forfeiture

All of the above

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Explanation:

Section 161(2) requires a person, including an accused person, to answer truly all questions ('relating to the case under investigation) put to him by the investigating police officer, that section as well as Article 20(3), of the• Constitution give protection to such person against questions the answers would have a tendency to expose him to a criminal charge, or to a penalty or to a forfeiture. The accused person may remain silent or may refuse to answer when confronted with incriminating Lyuestions.