CrPC Section 393: Finality of judgments and orders on appeal

Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 · Chapter 29: Appeals

Repealed on 1 July 2024 and replaced by the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS).

393. Finality of judgments and orders on appeal.- Judgments and orders passed by an Appellate Court upon an appeal shall be final, except in the case provided for in section 377, section 378, sub-section (4) of section 384 or Chapter XXX:


Provided that notwithstanding the final disposal of an appeal against conviction in any case, the Appellate Court may hear and dispose of, on the merits.

(a) an appeal against acquittal under section 378, arising out of the same case, or

(b) an appeal for the enhancement of sentence under section 377, arising out of the same case.

Bare act text for reference, current to 30 June 2024. It is not legal advice; check the official gazette for authoritative text.

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