Section 316. No influence to be used to induce disclosure

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Act: Code of Criminal Procedure Act, 1973
Section number: 316

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Code of Criminal Procedure Act, 1973

316.No influence to be used to induce disclosure.-

Except as provided in sections 306 and 307, 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.