Shri Petlu Konwar vs The State Of Assam on 26 May, 2016
[39] A Division Bench of this Court, in the case of Abdul Hakim Quadri (supra), had noted
that the format of recording confessional statement is only a guideline in consonance with the
spirit of Section 164 Cr.PC to read the mind of the accused and to ascertain that the indictable
statement was not given under the duress, threat or influence of any person. It was observed that
the guideline should be followed in letter and spirit and sundry infractions or breach of the format
will not render the statement inadmissible in evidence.