CrPC → BNSS
CrPC Section 28 in BNSS
CrPC Section 28 corresponds to BNSS Section 22 under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 28 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 22 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNSS Section 22 — Sentences which High Courts and Sessions Judges may pass
Drafting note. Sub Section 28(3) of CrPC is excluded.
(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.
Questions this page answers
What is CrPC 28 in BNSS?
CrPC Section 28 is BNSS Section 22 — Sentences which High Courts and Sessions Judges may pass.
Has the provision changed?
Sub Section 28(3) of CrPC is excluded.
Which law applies to an offence today?
Offences committed on or after 1 July 2024 are dealt with under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023; earlier offences continue under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.
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