Conviction on plea of guilty
Full Text
If the accused pleads guilty, the Magistrate shall record the plea as nearly as possible in the words used by the accused and may, in his discretion, convict him thereon.
Plain English Summary
Allows the Magistrate to convict an accused in a summons-case if they admit guilt, requiring the plea to be recorded in their own words.
Key Legal Elements
- Specific to summons-cases
- Magistrate records plea in the accused's own words as nearly as possible
- Magistrate has discretion to convict based on the plea
- Ensures immediate resolution if the accused admits guilt
Practical Note
In summons cases, the Magistrate is encouraged to record the exact words of the accused when they plead guilty. This prevents later disputes about whether the accused understood the nature of the admission.
हिंदी पाठ
यदि अभियुक्त दोष स्वीकार करता है (pleads guilty), तो मजिस्ट्रेट उस अभिवाक् को यथासंभव अभियुक्त द्वारा उपयोग किए गए शब्दों में अभिलिखित करेगा और अपने विवेक से उसे उस पर दोषसिद्ध कर सकेगा।