Section 315 of the Code of Criminal Procedure relate to the accused person as competent witness. With regard to this, which one among the following statements is not correct?

A. An accused can be compelled to adduce evidence by the court of law without any application in writing by him

B. The failure of accused to give evidence shall neither be subject to any comment by parties or court nor shall give rise to any presumption against him or any other person facing charges along with him at the same trial

C. Any person accused of an offence before criminal court shall be competent witness for the defence

D. A person accused of an offence may voluntarily give evidence on oath in disproof of charges made against him or any person charged together with him at the same trial

Answer: Option A