A confession made by an accused person is relevant ........

Indian Evidence Act (IEA) 1872 Relevancy of Facts

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A confession made by an accused person is relevant -

If it is proceeded from a person in authority, unless made in the immediate presence of a Magistrate

If it is made to a police officer, unless made in the immediate presence of a Magistrate

If it is made to a Magistrate provided the police officer is present

If it is made whilst he is in custody of a police officer, and is made in the immediate presence of a Magistrate

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Explanation:

Section 26 of Indian Evidence Act –

26. Confession by accused while in custody of police not to be proved against him. –– No confession made by any person whilst he is in the custody of a police-officer, unless it be made in the immediate presence of a Magistrate, shall be proved as against such person.