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"In every inquiry or trial, to allow the accused to personally explain any circumstances arising from the evidence against him, the Court:

• May, at any stage, ask the accused such questions as it deems necessary, without prior warning.
• Shall, after the prosecution witnesses have been examined and before the accused is called upon to present his defense, question him generally on the case.

Provided that in a summons-case where the Court has dispensed with the personal attendance of the accused, it may also dispense with the examination under clause (b).

No oath shall be administered to the accused during the examination under Sub-Section (1).

The accused shall not be subject to punishment for refusing to answer such questions or for giving false answers.