A confessional statement recorded in all with special procedure under section 164 Cr.P.C.
Verified Answer
A. Can't be used as a substantive evidence at all
B. Can't be used as a substantive evidence without being formally proved
C. Can be used as a substantive evidence without being formally proved
D. Either (A) or (B)
Explanation:
A confession recorded under Section 164 Cr.P.C. is not substantive evidence by itself. It needs to be formally proved during the trial by the Magistrate who recorded it, and its voluntariness and truthfulness must be established. Once proved, it can be used against the accused.