Multiple choice

Which section of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 provides for confirmation by the High Court an order of death penalty passed by the Session Court prior to its execution?

  1. Section 366

  2. Section 371

  3. Section 369

  4. Section 368

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Explanation

(1) Section 366 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 provides that 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.