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Giving evidence by the accused under Section 21 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 is:

Clause (a) of the proviso to section 21 says the accused "shall not be called as a witness except at his own request". Giving evidence is his choice; neither the court nor…

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Giving evidence by the accused under Section 21 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 is:

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Clause (a) of the proviso to section 21 says the accused "shall not be called as a witness except at his own request". Giving evidence is his choice; neither the court nor the prosecution can compel it.

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