THE CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE, 1898
(V OF 1898)
[22nd March, 1898]
An Act to consolidate and amend the law
relating to the Criminal Procedure
243. Conviction on admission of
truth of accusation. If the accused admits that he has committed the
offence [1][with which he is charged], his admission shall be
recorded as nearly as possible in the words used by him; and, if he shows no
sufficient cause why he should not be convicted, the Magistrate may convict him
accordingly.