Recording of statement of Accused u/s 313 of CrPC
1 The statement of accused recorded u/s 313 of CrPC is not a substantive piece of evidence of defense; and merely on that statement, the presumption u/s 139 is not rebutted.
2 Once a written statement is filed by accused u/s 313(5) of CrPC and the court marks it as an exhibit, such statement must be treated as accused’s statement u/s 313(4) of CrPC.
3 Failure to record statement of Accused u/s 313 would vitiate the trial from the stage of Section 313.
4 Principles underlying recording of statement of Accused u/s 313 of CrPC.
5 Important principles governing recording of statement of Accused u/s 313 of CrPC.