During the investigation of a case, the accused's confession is desired to be recorded by a Magistrate in the prescribed manner. Under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 such recording of confessions and statements is provided in:

Explanation: The BNSS, 2023 provides for the recording of confessions and statements by a Magistrate under Section 183 (the successor to Section 164 of the CrPC). Such a confession, recorded with the prescribed certificate that it was made voluntarily, may be taken into consideration against the maker. Section 187 deals with remand during investigation (the old Section 167), Section 392 with the timeline for delivery of judgment, and Section 480 with bail in non-bailable cases. Getting the right new-code section number is essential, as the mapping is not a linear shift.