Section252
Conviction on plea of guilty
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Summary
If the accused pleads guilty, the Magistrate must record the plea as nearly as possible in the accused's own words. The Magistrate may then, in their discretion, convict the accused on that plea.
Example
Ravi tells the Magistrate in court that he broke a shop window and apologises, admitting guilt. The Magistrate records Ravi's words as the plea and may convict him based on that recorded plea.
Bare Act
Enacted textIf the accused pleads guilty, the Magistrate shall record the plea as nearly as possible in the words used by the accused and may, in his discretion convict him thereon.
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