Multiple choice

Which of the following is a ground on which a witness under section 161[2] of CrPC may refuse to answer questions put by a police officer?

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

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

  3. Answers would have a tendency to expose him to a forfeiture.

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Section 161(2) CrPC grants witnesses the same privilege against self-incrimination as they would have in court. A witness may refuse to answer questions if the answers would expose them to criminal charges, penalties, or forfeitures. All three situations (A, B, C) constitute valid grounds for refusal, making D the correct answer as it encompasses all scenarios where self-incrimination protection applies.

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