BNSS Section 22: Sentences which High Courts and Sessions Judges may pass
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 · Chapter 3: Power of Courts
Also available in: हिंदी
¶22. (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.
Study: explanations and related material
Replaces CrPC 28. CrPC → BNSS converterSource: BPR&D BNSS–CrPC corresponding section table (UP Police, 2024-07-03)
Official reference: Ministry of Home Affairs: Gazette text, 25 December 2023 — source link checked: 2 October 2026.Recorded edition / snapshot date: 2024-07-01.Mobile-app reference import; the recorded snapshot date is not a fresh legal-currency guarantee. The linked government text is an independent authoritative reference, not certification that this website reproduces the same edition. The source link was checked, not every provision or subsequent amendment. Check commencement notifications, savings and jurisdiction-specific variations separately.
This text is for reference, not legal advice. Consult the official source for the authoritative text.
Other sections in this chapter
- 21. Courts by which offences are triable
- 23. Sentences which Magistrates may pass
- 24. Sentence of imprisonment in default of fine
- 25. Sentence in cases of conviction of several offences at one trial
- 26. Mode of conferring powers
- 27. Powers of officers appointed
- 28. Withdrawal of powers
- 29. Powers of Judges and Magistrates exercisable by their successors-in-office