This is a genuinely important question, and my clear advice is: do not simply walk in alone and unprepared — speak to a lawyer first, and ideally take one along. Being called for questioning is not the same as being arrested, and you should not panic, but you should be informed about both your obligations and your rights before you go.

On the obligation side, when the police issue a written notice under Section 179 of the BNSS (formerly Section 160 CrPC) requiring you to attend as a person acquainted with the facts of a case, you are generally expected to comply, and ignoring such a notice can create problems. But the law also builds in real protections. Certain categories of persons — those under fifteen or over sixty, women, and persons with disabilities or acute illness — cannot be required to attend at the police station and must be examined at their own residence. If you fall into one of these categories, insist on that safeguard.

On the rights side, you are constitutionally protected against self-incrimination under Article 20(3), which means you are not obliged to answer questions whose answers would incriminate you. You also have the right to consult a lawyer, and the BNSS recognises the right to meet an advocate during interrogation. While a lawyer may not always be permitted to sit at your elbow throughout every moment, having consulted counsel beforehand and having them present or nearby is a powerful protection against pressure, intimidation, or a distorted recording of your statement. A criminal defence lawyer in Agra can brief you on what to expect, what you must and need not answer, and accompany you to the questioning.

Let me give you the practical bottom line. Attend as required, be respectful and cooperative in demeanour, but go in prepared — knowing the case, knowing your rights, and having consulted a lawyer — rather than alone and vulnerable. Do not volunteer speculation, do not sign anything you have not read and understood, and do not answer self-incriminating questions without advice. Questioning handled calmly and with proper legal guidance protects you; questioning walked into blindly can be used against you. Preparation, not fear, is the right response.