Whether police can say that accused is not co-operating if he is exercising his right to remain silent?

[Educator]

It is relevant to note that though it is within the powers of theInvestigating Agency to interrogate, the accused has a right toremain silent. The right to silence emanates from Article 20(3) ofthe Indian Constitution, which gives an accused the right againstself incrimination. Suffice it to say that exercise of the right toremain silent cannot be equated with non co-operation. {Para