A magistrate can record your confession or statement during a police investigation or before the trial starts. This means they write down what you say. This is important because it can be used as evidence later.
A police officer arrests A for theft. A confesses to the magistrate. The magistrate records A's confession. This recorded confession can be used as evidence in court.
- •You have the right to legal counsel before making a statement.
- •You can refuse to make a statement if you feel pressured.
- •Your statement must be recorded accurately.
📒 Legal text sourced from The Gazette of India & AdvocateKhoj Bare Acts Library
⚖️ Content reviewed by Adv. Shailendra Babbar, Seasoned Advocate, with 31 years of legal practice
📚 Act Reference: Code of Criminal Procedure
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