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    Question

    Under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, what is the rule

    regarding confessions made to police officers?
    A They are always admissible in court. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B They are admissible only in petty offences. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C They are inadmissible unless made in the immediate presence of a Magistrate. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D They can be admitted if recorded by any government officer. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E They are admissible if the police officer is not directly involved in the investigation. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    As per Section 23 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, confessions made to a police officer are inadmissible, unless made in the immediate presence of a Magistrate. This mirrors the intent of Section 25 of the Indian Evidence Act, and aims to protect accused persons from coercion and ensure that any confession is voluntary, reliable, and judicially supervised.

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