Section 22 of The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 View Chapter 3

Sentences which High Courts and Sessions Judges may pass.


   (1)  A High Court may pass any sentence authorised by law.

   (2)  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.