Multiple choice

Article 20 (3) of the Constitution states that a person accused of an offence shall not be compelled to be a witness against himself. Which of the following is correct about the given provision?

  1. Retracted confession

  2. Tape-recorded confession

  3. Confession made to a fellow prisoner

  4. Confession made in police custody

  5. None of the above

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Article 20(3) of the Constitution states that a person accused of an offence shall not be compelled to be a witness against himself. Confession made in police custody in the immediate presence of magistrate can be a valid statement against himself.