Section 22

Sentences which High Courts and Sessions Judges may pass.

The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023

  • Act 46 of 2023
  • Ministry of Home Affairs
  • Department of Internal Security
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An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to Criminal Procedure.

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Chapter III: Power of courts Sections 21 to 29

    (1) A High Court may pass any sentence authorised by law.
    (2) A Sessions Judge or Additional Sessions Judge may pass any sentence authorised by law; but any sentence of death passed by any such Judge shall be subject to confirmation by the High Court.

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