Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam

Chapter 2

Relevancy of Facts

Section 23Confession to police officer

Description

(1) No confession made to a police officer shall be proved as against a person accused of any offence. (2) No confession made by any person while he is in the custody of a police officer, unless it is made in the immediate presence of a Magistrate shall be proved against him: Provided that when any fact is deposed to as discovered in consequence of information received from a person accused of any offence, in the custody of a police officer, so much of such information, whether it amounts to a confession or not, as relates distinctly to the fact discovered, may be proved.

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This section is part of Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, Chapter 2 (Relevancy of Facts). Legal provisions are subject to interpretation by courts and may be amended by legislation. For specific legal advice regarding this section, please consult a qualified legal professional.