No influence to be used to induce disclosure
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Summary
No one may use a promise, threat, or any other influence to make an accused person reveal or hide anything within their knowledge. It applies whenever someone tries to induce disclosure or withholding from an accused during questioning, custody, or investigation. The prohibition is subject to the exceptions in sections 343 and 344.
Example
Ravi is arrested for shop theft. A police officer promises reduced punishment if Ravi blames his neighbour. Under this rule the officer cannot use that promise to make Ravi accuse someone or hide facts; such inducement is prohibited except where sections 343 and 344 allow otherwise.
Bare Act
Enacted textExcept as provided in sections 343 and 344, no influence, by means of any promise or threat or otherwise, shall be used to an accused person to induce him to disclose or withhold any matter within his knowledge.
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