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Legal Studies Question on Law of Evidence

Which of the following provisions of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 says that the confession to a police officer shall not be proved against him?

A

Section 24

B

Section 25

C

Section 26

D

Section 27

Answer

Section 25

Explanation

Solution

Section 25 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, provides that a confession made to a police officer is inadmissible as evidence against the person making the confession, to prevent abuse of authority and ensure fair trials.