Section 164 statement
دفعہ 164 کا بیان
Criminal
A Section 164 statement is a statement or confession recorded by a magistrate, not by the police, during the investigation of a case.
What does Section 164 statement mean in plain words?
A first-class magistrate (or a second-class one specially empowered) can record a statement or confession made during the investigation or before the trial starts. Before recording a confession he must explain that the person need not confess and that it may be used against him, and must believe it was voluntary. A confession made to a police officer cannot be proved against the accused.
When will I hear Section 164 statement?
The accused made a confession before the magistrate under section 164, which the defence later called involuntary.
Which law covers Section 164 statement?
Section 164, Code of Criminal Procedure 1898; Articles 37 to 39, Qanun-e-Shahadat Order 1984