Police Act 1861, 13 of 1861, (Rep., Act 8 of 1868)

Section 57. No confession or admission of guilt rxade by any person ~vl~ilst hc Confession nlade while is in the

Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08

57. No confession or admission of guilt rxade by any person ~vl~ilst hc Confession nlade while is in the c'ustody of a Police Officer, ulllcss it be made in the accused is in custody of the Police shall not be the immediate presence of a Magistrate, shall be used as used `as` evidence. evidence against such person.

Source: India Code