If the accused pleads guilty, the Magistrate shall record the plea and may,
in his discretion, convict him thereon.
Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC)
241 CrPC Conviction on plea of guilty
242 CrPC Evidence for prosecution
244 CrPC Evidence for prosecution
245 CrPC When accused shall be discharged
246 CrPC Procedure where accused is not discharged
248 CrPC Acquittal or conviction
249 CrPC Absence of complainant
250 CrPC Compensation for accusation without reasonable cause