Execution of sentence of death passed by High Court
Full Text
When a sentence of death is passed by the High Court in appeal or in revision, the Court of Session shall, on receiving the order of the High Court, cause the sentence to be carried into effect by issuing a warrant.
Plain English Summary
Details the execution procedure for death sentences passed by the High Court during appeal or revision, executed via the Court of Session.
Key Legal Elements
- Death sentence passed in appeal or revision
- Order received by Court of Session
- Execution by warrant issuance
Practical Note
Clarifies that the Court of Session acts as the executing authority for death sentences even when passed by the High Court in appellate or revisional jurisdiction.
हिंदी पाठ
जब अपील या पुनरीक्षण में उच्च न्यायालय द्वारा मृत्यु दंडादेश पारित किया जाता है, तब सेशन न्यायालय, उच्च न्यायालय का आदेश प्राप्त होने पर, वारंट जारी करके उस दंडादेश को क्रियान्वित कराएगा।