161 statement

whether counsel can accompany the accused to record statement before the Investigating officer

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Joy Bose 03 February 2020

Yes, the counsel can accompany the accused when going to record the statement under section 161 of CRPC.
The statement recorded under this section is not considered as substantive evidence.

Joy Bose 03 February 2020

Yes, the counsel can accompany the accused when going to record the statement under section 161 of CRPC.
The statement recorded under this section is not considered as substantive evidence.