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    Question

    Confession in front of police officer when valid?

    A Not valid under any circumstances. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Valid when corroborated with other substantial evidence. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Weak evidence. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Valid if in presence of Magistrate. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Section 25 in The Indian Evidence Act, 1872 S.25. Confession to police officer not to be proved.—No confession made to a police officer, shall be proved as against a person accused of any offence.—No confession made to a police officer1, shall be proved as against a person accused of any offence."

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