Article 35(4) of our Constitution and Article 20(3) of the Indian Constitution use the words "accused of an offence" and the same will be attracted only if the proceedings start with an accusation and the person who seeks its protection is already an accused person when he is compelled to make the statement. A person is accused of an offence only when a First Information Report is lodged with the Police Station or a complaint is made in the Court. 

[49 DLR 599] 

See also Accusation.