Multiple choice

Who may record a confessional statement under section 164 Cr.P.C.?

  1. Police Officer

  2. Executive Officer

  3. Judicial Magistrate who has jurisdiction only

  4. Any Judicial Magistrate
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Under Section 164 CrPC, any Judicial Magistrate (Metropolitan or First Class) can record confessional statements, regardless of whether they have jurisdiction in the case itself. Police officers and executive magistrates lack this authority.

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