A High Court consisting of at least two judges receives a death sentence from a Court of Session for confirmation. Under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, what is the minimum number of…
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A High Court consisting of at least two judges receives a death sentence from a Court of Session for confirmation. Under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, what is the minimum number of High Court judges who must sign the confirmation?
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Answer and explanation
Section 410 requires at least two judges of a High Court consisting of two or more judges to make, pass and sign the confirmation. Section 409 sets out the High Court’s powers on receiving the reference.
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