Under section 164 of Criminal Procedure Code, statements other than confession

A. Can be recorded by a Magistrate where the person who intends to make such statement appears before the Magistrate on his own

B. Can be recorded by a Magistrate where the person who intends to make such statement is produced or sponsored by the defence

C. Cannot be recorded by a Magistrate unless the person who intends to make such statement is produced or sponsored by the investigating officer

D. Can be recorded by the Magistrate without going into the question as to how or who has produced or sponsored the person who intends to make such statement

Answer: Option C