Site navigation

The offence is tried by the High Court under Section 520 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita,…

Trying an offence under s.520 BNSS (formerly s.474 CrPC) with the procedure of a Court of Session, the High Court may pass any "Sentence authorised by law" under s.22(1)…

Choose your answer

The offence is tried by the High Court under Section 520 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. The High Court observe the same procedure as a court of session and may pass the order of

Select one answer
Answer and explanation

Correct answer A

Trying an offence under s.520 BNSS (formerly s.474 CrPC) with the procedure of a Court of Session, the High Court may pass any "Sentence authorised by law" under s.22(1) BNSS (formerly s.28(1) CrPC); confirmation of a death sentence by the High Court is required only for a sentence passed by a Sessions Judge under s.22(2).

Practice for these exams

Related exam syllabi

Related questions in this topic