CrPC Section 370: Procedure in case of difference of opinion
Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 · Chapter 28: Submission of death sentences for confirmation
Repealed on 1 July 2024 and replaced by the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS).
¶ 370. Procedure in case of difference of opinion.- Where any such case is heard before a Bench of Judges and such Judges are equally divided in opinion, the case shall be decided in the manner provided by section 392.
Study: explanations and related material
Now BNSS 411 (corresponding section). CrPC → BNSS converterSource: BPR&D BNSS–CrPC corresponding section table (UP Police, 2024-07-03), p20
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Other sections in this chapter
- 366. Sentence of death to be submitted by Court of Session for confirmation
- 367. Power to direct further inquiry to be made or additional evidence to be taken
- 368. Power of High Court to confirm sentence or annul conviction
- 369. Confirmation or new sentence to be signed by two Judges
- 371. Procedure in cases submitted to High Court for confirmation