Indian Evidence Act, 1872

Section 26

Confession by accused while in custody of police not to be proved against him

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Provision: Section 26 of IEA
Act: Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Classification: evidence
Jurisdiction: India

Statutory Content

What does Section 26 of IEA say?

No confession made by any person whilst the is in the custody of a police officer, unless it be made in the immediate presence of a Magistrate1, shall be proved as against such person.

Indian StandardSection 26, Indian Evidence Act, 1872

Bluebook (21st ed.)Indian Evidence Act, 1872, § 26 (India)

Court Pleading StandardSection 26 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872

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Common Questions about Section 26 IEA

What is Section 26 of IEA?

Section 26 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (IEA) defines and regulates "Confession by accused while in custody of police not to be proved against him". The section states: No confession made by any person whilst the is in the custody of a police officer, unless it be made in the immediate presence of a Magistrate1, shall be proved as against such per...

What replaced Section 26 of IPC in BNS?

Section 26 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) was replaced by Section 24 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023. There was no material change in the provision.

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This SectionSection 26Indian Evidence Act (IEA)

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New LawSection 24Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA)

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