S. 164(1)
5.
Ensure that the Magistrate shall, before
recording the confession, (1) explain to
the person making it that he/she is not
bound to make a confession, and (2) that,
if he/she does so, it can be used as
evidence against him/her.
6.
Ensure that the Magistrate warns the
accused and follows the above stated
procedure, before the recording on the
adjourned day.
7.
Ensure that the warning was given to the
accused and that fact is recorded in the
memorandum of the confession.
8.
Ensure that no confession is recorded
unless after questioning the accused the
Magistrate has reason to believe that the
confession is being made voluntarily.
9.
Ensure that the accused is given time to
reflect upon the statement/ confession
to be made and shall ensure that enquiry
must be made whether the accused is
receiving dignified treatment devoid of
threats or torture before the confession
is recorded.
10.
Ensure that the accused person is not
remanded to police custody if the
accused refuses or states that he/she is
not willing to make the confession. Such
person may be remanded to judicial
custody.
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