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What procedure does Section 164 lay down?
What procedure does Section 164 lay down?
Procedure for recording confessions or statements by a Magistrate
What must the Magistrate ensure regarding confessions under Section 164?
What must the Magistrate ensure regarding confessions under Section 164?
That the confession is voluntary and not obtained by inducement, threat, or promise
What precaution must be taken when recording confessions under Section 164?
What precaution must be taken when recording confessions under Section 164?
Confessions must be recorded in the prescribed manner to ensure fairness and voluntariness
What must the Magistrate do when recording confessions under Section 164?
What must the Magistrate do when recording confessions under Section 164?
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Are statements other than confessions admissible under Section 164?
Are statements other than confessions admissible under Section 164?
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What must the Magistrate ensure when recording statements under Section 164?
What must the Magistrate ensure when recording statements under Section 164?
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Does the accused have the right to refuse to have his/her statement recorded under Section 164?
Does the accused have the right to refuse to have his/her statement recorded under Section 164?
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What must the Magistrate explain to the accused before recording a confession under Section 164?
What must the Magistrate explain to the accused before recording a confession under Section 164?
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What rights does the accused have in terms of making a confession under Section 164?
What rights does the accused have in terms of making a confession under Section 164?
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Is the recording of statements under Section 164 optional for the accused?
Is the recording of statements under Section 164 optional for the accused?
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