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What is the stated purpose of a court's examination of the accused under section 351(1) of the…

Section 351(1) gives the accused an opportunity to explain personally the circumstances appearing in the evidence against them. Section 351(2) provides that the accused is…

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What is the stated purpose of a court's examination of the accused under section 351(1) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023?

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Section 351(1) gives the accused an opportunity to explain personally the circumstances appearing in the evidence against them. Section 351(2) provides that the accused is not placed on oath in this examination.

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Section 351(2) provides that the accused is not put on oath under this examination.

Option B

The section gives the accused a chance to respond personally to incriminating circumstances, without requiring them to repeat the prosecution's allegations.

Option C

The examination responds to evidence and is distinct from taking a plea to charges.

Option D

The personal opportunity to explain the evidentiary circumstances is the stated statutory purpose.

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