BNSS · Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
Section 407 — Sentence of death to be submitted by Court of Session for confirmation.
Replaces CrPC Section 366.
(1) When the Court of Session passes a sentence of death, the proceedings shall forthwith be submitted to the High Court, and the sentence shall not be executed unless it is confirmed by the High Court. (2) The Court passing the sentence shall commit the convicted person to jail custody under a warrant.
Nearby sections
- 404 Copy of judgment to be given to accused and other persons.
- 405 Judgment when to be translated.
- 406 Court of Session to send copy of finding and sentence to District Magistrate.
- 408 Power to direct further inquiry to be made or additional evidence to be taken.
- 409 Power of High Court to confirm sentence or annul conviction.
- 410 Confirmation or new sentence to be signed by two Judges.
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