Multiple choice

A statement under Section 161 of the CrPC can be used to

  1. corroborate the statement in a court

  2. corroborate and contradict the statement in a court

  3. contradict the statement in a court

  4. cannot be utilised for any purpose

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Option (3) is correct: A statement recorded under Section 161 of the CrPC by a police officer during investigation in the course of an examination can be used to contradict in the court during trial.