CrPC Section 175

Code of Criminal Procedure

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CrPCChapter XII

S. 175

Power to summon persons

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  1. A police officer proceeding under section 174 may, by order in writing, summon two or more persons as aforesaid for the purpose of the said investigation, and any other person who appears to be acquainted with the facts of the case and every person so summoned shall be bound to attend and to answer truly all questions other than questions is the answers to which have a tendency to expose him to a criminal charge or to a forfeiture.
  2. If the facts do not disclose a cognizable offence to which section 170 applies, such persons shall not be required by the police officer to attend a Magistrate’s Court.
By Raman Devgan
Updated: 31 Oct 2022
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