BNSS Section 407: Sentence of death to be submitted by Court of Session for confirmation
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 · Chapter 30: Submission of Death Sentences for Confirmation
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407.
(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.
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Other sections in this chapter
- 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
- 411. Procedure in case of difference of opinion
- 412. Procedure in cases submitted to High Court for confirmation