An accused having made a request in writing to examine himself and having been called to examine himself

A. Must necessarily examine himself

B. Has the liberty not to give evidence without giving rise to any presumption against him

C. Has the liberty not to give evidence, but in such a case a presumption against him arises

D. Has the liberty not to give evidence but in such a case a presumption arises against him and other co-accused tried alongwith him jointly

Answer: Option B