Multiple choice

A was arrested during commission of theft. He confessed before a police officer. He confessed again when he was produced before the judicial magistrate.

What is the evidentiary value of his confession before the magistrate?

  1. Relevant only

  2. Admissible only

  3. Reliable only

  4. Relevant, admissible and reliable

  5. None of the above

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Confession before magistrate is a good piece of evidence and it is relevant and admissible too. A magistrate can rely on this confession because it is made to him without any fear. So, confession before magistrate is relevant, admissible and reliable.