Section252
Conviction on plea of guilty
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Summary
When the accused admits guilt in court, the Judge records that plea. The Judge then has the discretion to convict the accused on that plea. The case can be decided on the guilty plea without a full trial if the Judge chooses to convict.
Example
Priya is charged after an FIR for taking a neighbour’s phone. In court she says she is guilty and the Judge records her plea. The Judge may convict Priya on that plea, so the matter can be decided without a full trial.
Bare Act
Enacted textIf the accused pleads guilty, the Judge shall record the plea and may, in his discretion, convict him thereon.
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