Section 407 Earlier CrPC 366
Sentence of death to be submitted by Court of Session for confirmation
Chapter 30: Submission of death sentences for confirmation
(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.
The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (Act No. 46 of 2023). As printed in the Gazette on 25 December 2023. Later amendments, if any, are not included.
Related sections
- 408Power to direct further inquiry to be made or additional evidence to be takenCrPC 367
- 409Power of High Court to confirm sentence or annul convictionCrPC 368
- 410Confirmation or new sentence to be signed by two JudgesCrPC 369
- 411Procedure in case of difference of opinionCrPC 370
- 412Procedure in cases submitted to High Court for confirmationCrPC 371