Giving statement at polic station
Rahul Mendiratta
(Querist) 02 April 2013
This query is : Resolved
Hi All,
Please suggest your points to keep in mind while giving statement at police station during investigation for 498a.
Thanks
Ankit Jain
(Expert) 02 April 2013
please clear your query as you are a victim or accused and what so you want to know?
Devajyoti Barman
(Expert) 02 April 2013
Truth and only the truth if you are not guilty.,
Raj Kumar Makkad
(Expert) 02 April 2013
There is no requirement of the statement of the accused during the course of investigation in writing rather the statements of the witnesses are recorded under section 161 of criminal procedure code and the statement should in that event should be supportive to the FIR.
Rahul Mendiratta
(Querist) 03 April 2013
I am an accused in 498a case along with my family of 5 members.
Police thana SO has sent a notice to me asking me to appear for recording the statement.
It is also mentioned that I'd not be arrested as per CrPC Section 41 b provided I comply to certain conditions.
I need your advice on -
1. Is it safe to appear without worry of arrest.
2. Should I sign the statement given by me(if in writing) and take a certified copy.
3. Can I be asked to to give my decision/opinion to them. For example if they ask me to take her back or do settlement by paying money to her.
4. Can there be other party present there in thana and create havoc like they created many time at mediation.
Thanks in advance..
Adv k . mahesh
(Expert) 03 April 2013
if you appoint a lawyer he will take care when you appear before the police station
you have sign the copy
yes they will ask answer what you think
chances are there they may create havoc
better to consult a lawyer before taking any steps in such matters
Ankit Jain
(Expert) 03 April 2013
Yes, u should consult local lawyer
