BNSS Section 440: Sessions Judge's powers of revision
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 · Chapter 32: Reference and Revision
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440.
(1) In the case of any proceeding the record of which has been called for by himself, the Sessions Judge may exercise all or any of the powers which may be exercised by the High Court under sub-section (1) of section 442.
(2) Where any proceeding by way of revision is commenced before a Sessions Judge under sub-section (1), the provisions of sub-sections (2), (3), (4) and (5) of section 442 shall, so far as may be, apply to such proceeding and references in the said sub-sections to the High Court shall be construed as references to the Sessions Judge.
(3) Where any application for revision is made by or on behalf of any person before the Sessions Judge, the decision of the Sessions Judge thereon in relation to such person shall be final and no further proceeding by way of revision at the instance of such person shall be entertained by the High Court or any other Court.
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Other sections in this chapter
- 436. Reference to High Court
- 437. Disposal of case according to decision of High Court
- 438. Calling for records to exercise powers of revision
- 439. Power to order inquiry
- 441. Power of Additional Sessions Judge
- 442. High Court's powers of revision
- 443. Power of High Court to withdraw or transfer revision cases
- 444. Option of Court to hear parties
- 445. High Court's order to be certified to lower Court