While recording a confessional statement, a magistrate shall ensure
Verified Answer
A. That a police officer is present near by so that person making the confession does not run away
B. That if the person does not make a full & true confession he is kept in the custody of police until he makes a proper confession
C. That a video camera is recording the confession
D. That he explain to the person making the confession that he is not bound to make a confession
Explanation:
Under Section 164 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), before recording a confessional statement, a Magistrate must explain to the person that they are not bound to make a confession and that if they do, it may be used as evidence against them. This ensures the confession is voluntary. Options (A) and (B) describe coercive practices and are strictly prohibited. While video recording (C) is a modern practice and often encouraged, it is not a mandatory 'ensurement' by the magistrate in all cases as per the core legal provision, unlike the warning in (D).