Confession , Types of Confession

The expression confession means a statement made by an accused admitting his guilt. It is an admission as to the commission of an offence. If a person accused of an offence makes a statement against himself, it is called confession or confessional statement. Confessions are the special form of admissions. Thus it is popularly said that "All Confessions are admissions, but all Admissions are not confessions." A Judicial Confession is that which is made before Magistrate or in a court due course of judicial proceeding. Judicial Confession is relevant and is used as an evidence against the maker provided it is recorded in accordance with provisions of Section 164 of Cr.P.C. Extra-Judicial Confession is made not before a Magistrate or any Court in due course of judicial proceeding but is made either to police during the investigation or into police custody or made otherwise than to the police. Extra-Judicial confession is not relevant.