Question

A confession made voluntarily by an accused person in a court of law under Section 164 of the CrPC is called:

• A. Coerced confession
• B. Witness confession
• C. Judicial confession
• D. Retracted confession

Hint:

A judicial confession under Section 164 CrPC is made voluntarily before a magistrate and carries high evidentiary value.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Section 164 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) allows a magistrate to record confessions and statements during investigation. If the accused voluntarily confesses before a magistrate, it is known as a judicial confession.
Conditions for validity:
- Must be made voluntarily (no police pressure).
- Magistrate must explain that the accused is not bound to confess.
- The magistrate must ensure the accused understands the consequences.
Types of Confessions:
- Judicial confession: Made before a magistrate.
- Extra-judicial confession: Made to any person other than a magistrate.
Incorrect options:
- (A) Coerced confession is involuntary and inadmissible.
- (B) Witness confession is not a legal term.
- (D) Retracted confession is one that is later withdrawn.