In cases submitted by the Court of Session to the High Court for the confirmation of a sentence of death, the proper officer of the High Court shall, without delay, after the order of confirmation or other order has been made by the High Court, send either physically, or through electronic means, a copy of the order, under the seal of the High Court and attested with his official signature, to the Court of Session.
Section 412 BNSS: Procedure in cases submitted to High Court for confirmation
- Corresponding CrPC
- Section 371 CrPC
Bare Act text
Text as enacted in the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (Act No. 46 of 2023), in force from 1 July 2024. Source: India Code, Government of India.
In simple words
In death-sentence confirmation cases, after the High Court passes its order, its proper officer without delay sends a copy of the order under the Court's seal and his signature, physically or electronically, to the Court of Session.
Chapter XXX: Submission Of Death Sentences For Confirmation
- 407 Sentence of death to be submitted by Court of Session for confirmation
- 408 Power to direct further inquiry to be made or additional evidence to be taken
- 409 Power of High Court to confirm sentence or annul conviction
- 410 Confirmation or new sentence to be signed by two Judges
- 411 Procedure in case of difference of opinion
- 412 Procedure in cases submitted to High Court for confirmation