Which of the following sentences can the Court of Session pass?
Under section 22(2) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (formerly section 28(2) CrPC), a Sessions Judge or Additional Sessions Judge may pass any sentence…
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Which of the following sentences can the Court of Session pass?
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Correct answer D
Under section 22(2) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (formerly section 28(2) CrPC), a Sessions Judge or Additional Sessions Judge may pass any sentence authorised by law, but a sentence of death passed by such Judge is subject to confirmation by the High Court. Hence "Any sentence authorised by law but Death Sentence must be confirmed by the High Court".
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