BNSS Section 22: Sentences which High Courts and Sessions Judges may pass
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 · Chapter 3: Power of Courts
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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.
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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