Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
XXVIII · Section 366

Sentence of death to be submitted by Court of Session for confirmation

Synced on 04 Jul 2026Text as per India Code

(1) When the Court of Session passes a sentence of death, the proceedings shall 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.

Judgments on Section 366