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The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898

Section 243Conviction on admission of truth of accusation

In forcePart VI PROCEEDINGS IN PROSECUTIONSChapter XX OF THE TRIAL OF [CASES] BY MAGISTRATES

Part VI PROCEEDINGS IN PROSECUTIONS

Chapter XX OF THE TRIAL OF [CASES] BY MAGISTRATES

s. 243

243. Conviction on admission of truth of accusation If the accused admits that he has committed the offence [with which he is charged], his admission shall be recorded as nearly as possible in the words used by him; and, if he shows no sufficient cause why he should not be convicted, the Magistrate may convict him accordingly.

  1. 296. The words "with which he is charged" were substituted, for the words "of which he is accused" by section 17 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (Second Amendment) Ordinance, 1982 (Ordinance No. XXIV of 1982)

End of s. 243. Not in the index for this Act: Schedule (sub).

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