Sec, 161(3) cr.p.c.

Md Abdul Kadher (Querist) 06 August 2016 This query is : Resolved
A case is registered & FIR is filed. Whether sign should be obtained by Police from the witness in the statement recorded under Section 161 Cr.P.C. at any inquiry or trial in respect of any offence under investigation at the time when such statement was made.

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adv.bharat @ PUNE (Expert) 06 August 2016
Yes after inquiry witness signature is taken by police officer.

Devajyoti Barman (Expert) 07 August 2016
Well, no statements recorded u/s 161 crpc requires signature or it can be obtained.

That is sh the statements recorded u/s 161 crpc has absolutely no evidenciary value unless the witness affirm the same in court during trial.

Rajendra K Goyal (Expert) 07 August 2016
Agree with the advice from expert Devajyoti Barman.

adv.bharat @ PUNE (Expert) 07 August 2016
Nothing to be added.

Dr J C Vashista (Expert) 08 August 2016
I agree with expert advise of Mr. Devajyoti Barman, statement recorded u/s 161 Cr PC shall not be signed/witnessed.

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