Sentences which High Courts and Sessions Judges may pass
Full Text
(1) A High Court may pass any sentence authorised by law.
(2) A Sessions Judge or Additional Sessions Judge may pass any sentence authorised by law; but any sentence of death passed by any such Judge shall be subject to confirmation by the High Court.
Plain English Summary
Defines the sentencing powers of the High Court and Sessions Judges, noting that death sentences by Sessions Judges require High Court confirmation.
Key Legal Elements
- High Court has the authority to pass any sentence permitted by law.
- Sessions Judges and Additional Sessions Judges can also pass any legal sentence.
- Crucial check: Any death sentence passed by a Sessions Court must be confirmed by the High Court.
Practical Note
While High Courts have unlimited sentencing power (within law), a Sessions Judge's decision to award death is not final until confirmed by the High Court to prevent judicial errors.
हिंदी पाठ
(1) उच्च न्यायालय कानून द्वारा अधिकृत कोई भी दंड पारित कर सकता है।
(2) सत्र न्यायाधीश या अतिरिक्त सत्र न्यायाधीश कानून द्वारा अधिकृत कोई भी दंड पारित कर सकता है; लेकिन ऐसे किसी भी न्यायाधीश द्वारा पारित मृत्युदंड की सजा उच्च न्यायालय द्वारा पुष्टि के अधीन होगी।