Section229
Conviction on plea of guilty
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Summary
When an accused person admits guilt in court, the judge records that admission. The judge may then, in his discretion, convict the accused on the basis of that recorded plea.
Example
Priya appears before a magistrate and admits she took goods from a shop without paying. The magistrate records her guilty plea, and may convict her on that recorded plea.
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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