Multiple choice

Which section of the CrPC provides for confirmation by the High Court of an order of death sentence passed by the Sessions Court prior to its execution?

  1. Section 366

  2. Section 368

  3. Section 369

  4. Section 365

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Explanation

Option (1) is incorrect: Section 366 of the CrPC talks when sentence of death is to be submitted by the Court of Session for confirmation. Option (2) is correct: Section 368 of the CrPC provides for power of the High Court to confirm sentence or annul conviction. Option (3) is incorrect: Section 369 of the CrPC provides for confirmation or new sentence to be signed by two Judges. Option (4) is incorrect: Section 365 of the CrPC provides for when the Court of Session is to send a copy of finding and sentence to the District Magistrate.