Statement recorded by a police officer during an investigation under Section 161 of the Criminal Procedure Code can be used during the trial:

Correct option is A

A statement recorded under Section 161 of the CrPC can only be used for contradicting the witness during cross-examination. It cannot be used for corroborating the witness, as these statements are not sworn testimonies.
Information Booster
Statements under Section 161 CrPC are considered unreliable for corroboration because they are not made under oath. However, they can be used to challenge the credibility of the witness if they contradict their Court testimony.
Additional Knowledge
· Corroboration: Statements made under oath or before a magistrate are typically used for corroboration in Court.