Section 243: Conviction on admission of truth of accusation

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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.

Effective date: 1898-07-01

Related sections

Section 242: Charge to be framed Section 244: Procedure when no such admission is made Section 241A: Supply of statements and documents to the accused Section 244A: Statement made under section 164 Section 241: [Procedure in trial of cases]Section 245: Acquittal

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