Criminal Procedure Code 115 Statements of, or facts stated by, accused not to be used for any other purpose 172f. Notwithstanding anything contained in any law, the statements of or facts stated by an accused in an application for a plea bargaining under section 172c shall not be used for any other purpose except for the making of such application. Subparagraph 172d(1)(c)(ii) to be applicable to accused who pleads guilty 172g. Where an accused pleads guilty at any time before the commencement of his trial, the Court shall sentence the accused in accordance with subparagraph 172d(1)(c)(ii). Chapter XIX SUMMARY TRIALS BY MAGISTRATES Procedure in summary trials 173. The following procedure shall be observed by Magistrates in summary trials: (a) When the accused appears or is brought before the Court a charge containing the particulars of the offence of which he is accused shall be framed and read and explained to him, and he shall be asked whether he is guilty of the offence charged or claims to be tried. (b) If the accused pleads guilty to the charge, whether as originally framed or as amended, the plea shall be recorded and he may be convicted on it and the Court shall pass sentence according to law: Provided that before a plea of guilty is recorded the Court shall ascertain that the accused understands the nature and consequences of his plea and intends to admit, without qualification, the offence alleged against him.