Question

Under Section 183 of the BNSS, 2023, which of the following statements regarding the recording of confessions by an accused person during investigation is INCORRECT?

A Confessions can be recorded by any Magistrate within the district where the offence is registered, regardless of whether the Magistrate has jurisdiction over the case
B Before recording a confession, the Magistrate must inform the accused that they are not obligated to confess and that any confession may be used against them
C Police officers, even if conferred with certain judicial powers under special statutes, are prohibited from recording confessions during investigation
D If an accused expresses unwillingness to confess before the confession is recorded, the Magistrate can authorize the accused to remain in police custody for further investigation
E Confessions or statements can be recorded in the presence of the advocate of the accused person
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