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When any Court of Session passes a sentence of death and the proceeding is submitted to the High Court,…

Section 409(c) of the BNSS allows the High Court to acquit the accused on a death-sentence reference. The High Court's powers are wider than simply confirming the sentence:…

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When any Court of Session passes a sentence of death and the proceeding is submitted to the High Court, in which of the following Section of BNSS, 2023 the High Court may acquit that accused person?

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Section 409(c) of the BNSS allows the High Court to acquit the accused on a death-sentence reference. The High Court's powers are wider than simply confirming the sentence: it may also impose another lawful sentence, annul the conviction or order a new trial as provided in the other clauses. The acquittal power is specifically stated in clause (c).

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