Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Chapter 003 Power of Courts

Section 28: Sentences which High Courts and Sessions Judges may pass

  • A High Court may pass any sentence authorised by law.
  • A Sessions Judge or Additional Sessions Judge may pass any sentence authorised by law; but any sentence of death passed by any such Judge shall be subject to confirmation by the High Court.
  • An Assistant Sessions Judge may pass any sentence authorised by law except a sentence of death or of imprisonment for life or of imprisonment for a term exceeding ten years.
  • Less