Procedure to Proceed Under the Provision of Section 161 CrPC

Authors

  • K.S. Arun Prakash
  • K. Thangaraj
  • O. Gambhir Singh

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37506/mlu.v22i4.3327

Keywords:

Police investigation, Criminal Procedure Code, Evidence, Summon, Penalty.

Abstract

Police Investigating Officer plays a vital role in a crime investigation. They are the first contact persons for a legal
inquiry. Sec. 161, Cr.P.C describes the laws about how a police can examine a person, though there are many
other related legal acts. A statement of a witness recorded by Investigating Police Officer during the process
of investigation is neither administered under oath/affirmation nor tested by cross-examination. So, as per
Indian law, it can’t be considered a piece of substantive evidence. However, it may be used by the defense for
contradicting the prosecution witness. The statements made to the Police Investigating Officer by witnesses are
required to initiate a trial in a court of law.

Author Biographies

  • K.S. Arun Prakash

    Assistant Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Kattankulathur – 603 203.

  • K. Thangaraj

    Medical Superintendent, Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Kattankulathur – 603 203.

  • O. Gambhir Singh

    Professor & HOD, Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Kattankulathur – 603 203.

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Published

2022-10-27

Issue

Vol. 22 No. 4 (2022): Medico-legal Update

Section

Articles

How to Cite

Procedure to Proceed Under the Provision of Section 161 CrPC. (2022). Medico Legal Update, 22(4), 14-17. https://doi.org/10.37506/mlu.v22i4.3327