Section 342 statement
دفعہ 342 کا بیان
Criminal
A Section 342 statement is the accused's own answer to the evidence against him, recorded by the court at the end of the prosecution case.
What does Section 342 statement mean in plain words?
After the prosecution witnesses are examined, the court questions the accused generally on the case so he can explain the evidence against him. He is not punished for refusing to answer or for false answers, but the court may draw such inference as it thinks just. No oath is given to the accused, except under section 340(2).
When will I hear Section 342 statement?
The court recorded the statement of the accused under section 342 after the prosecution closed its evidence.
Which law covers Section 342 statement?
Section 342, Code of Criminal Procedure 1898