Which of the following statements are correct.
Verified Answer
A. Accused person is not a competent witness.
B. Accused can be punished if he gives false answer in examination Section 313 Cr.P.C.
C. Conviction can be based upon evidence partly recorded by one magistrate and partly recorded by another magistrate.
D. Compounding of offence under section 320(8) Cr.P.C. does not have effect of acquittal.
Explanation:
Section 326 of the Cr.P.C. allows a Magistrate to act on evidence partly recorded by his predecessor or by another Magistrate. (1) is incorrect as accused is a competent witness (S. 315 CrPC). (2) is incorrect as accused is not liable for false answers under S. 313 CrPC. (4) is incorrect as compounding an offence under S. 320 CrPC *does* have the effect of an acquittal.