Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Chapter 28 Submission of Death Sentences for Confirmation

Section 366: Sentence of death to be submitted by Court of Session for confirmation

  • When the Court of Session passes a sentence of death, the proceedings shall be submitted to the High Court, and the sentence shall not be executed unless it is confirmed by the High Court.
  • The Court passing the sentence shall commit the convicted person to jail custody under a warrant.

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