As per Section 168 Criminal Procedure Code reports made by the police officer in compliance with this section:

A. Are not public documents within the meaning of s. 74 of the Indian Evidence Act and consequently an accused person is not entitled before trial, to have copies of such reports

B. Are public documents within the meaning of s. 74 of the Indian Arms Act and consequently an accused person is entitled before trial, to have copies of such reports

C. Are not public documents within the meaning of section 74 of the Indian Medical Act and consequently an accused person is not entitled before trial, to have copies of such reports

D. None of them

Answer: Option A