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The Indian Police JournalInterrogation is most traditional method of collection of evidences, to interrogate any person who is supposed to be acquainted with theis given and it is much wider, there a is possibility of its abuse. In thissituation, justice always requires some restriction on the exercise ofpower. In case of police, allegations are always made of committingcustodial violence for taking statements during interrogation, thereforein Sections 160, 161, 162 and 163 Cr.P.C., very wider powers forinterrogation are given to tackle the problem of crime and criminalitybut, at the same time, some restrictions are imposed on these powersto protect person interrogated from abuse of police powers. not admissible from prosecution side at the time of trial except fewexceptions like dying declaration, hostile witness and incriminatingthings recovered in pursuance of statement. Statements taken duringinterrogation have no stronger evidentiary value, but even after by interrogation, may know about crime, criminal, reason of crime, may know about crucial witnesses of the case, who may be producedas prosecution witnesses. If police recovers any incriminating thing inpursuance of statements taken in interrogation, statements recorded bymay be decided in favour of prosecution. Proper interrogation mayplay crucial role in attaining the objectives of Criminal Justice andCrime and Criminality may be tackled effectively.•1. Section 161(1) Cr.P.C.2. Sec.160(1) Cr.P.C.References3. AIR 1979 SC 185. In this case, victim was alleged to have been rapedThe decision of court acquitting accused persons caused widespreadmovement, resulting in amendment in Indian Penal Code.January - March, 2013137