Haryana Judicial Service (Civil Judge) Prelims 2013 Previous Year Question Papers with MCQ Answers

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Which of the following is a ground on which a witness under Section 161 (2) of C.R.P.C. may refuse to answer questions put by a police officer ?

A: Answers would have a tendency to expose him to a criminal charge
B: Answers would have a tendency to expose him to a penalty
C: Answers would have a tendency to expose him to a forfeiture
D: All of the above.

The answer is: D

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Explanation

The correct option is D: All of the above.

According to Section 161 (2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, a witness may refuse to answer questions put by a police officer if the answers would have a tendency to expose him to a criminal charge, a penalty, or a forfeiture. This is to protect the witness from self-incrimination and to ensure that the investigation is fair and impartial.