If the accused pleads guilty, the Magistrate shall record the plea as nearly
as possible in the words used by the accused and may, in his discretion, convict
him thereon.
Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC)
251 CrPC Substance of accusation to be stated
252 CrPC Conviction on plea of guilty
253 CrPC Conviction on plea of guilty in absence of accused in petty cases
254 CrPC Procedure when not convicted
255 CrPC Acquittal or conviction
256 CrPC Non-appearance or death of complainant
257 CrPC Withdrawal of complaint
258 CrPC Power to stop proceedings in certain cases
259 CrPC Power of Court to convert summons-cases into warrant-cases