Question

A confession by an accused made while in police custody, be proved against him only when made in the immediate presence of:

A A doctor Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B A lawyer Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C A judicial magistrate Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D Family members Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

Section 26 of Indian Evidence Act Confession by accused while in custody of police not to be proved against him–No confession made by any person whilst he is in the custody of a police-officer, unless it be made in the immediate presence of a Magistrate, shall be proved as against such person.

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