Question

So much of such information, whether it amounts to a confession or not, as relates distinctly to the fact thereby discovered by the police may be proved under:

• A. Section 25 of the Evidence Act
• B. Section 26 of the Evidence Act
• C. Section 27 of the Evidence Act
• D. Section 29 of the Evidence Act

Hint:

Section 27 of the Indian Evidence Act allows statements made to the police that lead to the discovery of a fact to be admissible in court.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understanding Section 27.
Section 27 of the Evidence Act deals with the admissibility of information that leads to the discovery of a fact, whether it is a confession or not. The section allows such information to be admissible in court if it directly leads to a discovery. Step 2: Explanation of Other Sections.
- (a) Section 25 excludes confessions made to police officers from being admissible. - (b) Section 26 allows confessions made in police custody, but it does not cover information leading to discovery. - (d) Section 29 relates to admissions made by the accused, but not to the discovery of facts. Step 3: Conclusion.
Section 27 is the correct provision under which facts discovered as a result of information provided, whether confessional or not, may be proved.