Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Section 28

Sentences which High Courts and Sessions Judges may pass

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Provision: Section 28 of CrPC
Act: Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
Classification: criminal procedure
Jurisdiction: India

Statutory Content

What does Section 28 of CrPC say?

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.

Indian StandardSection 28, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Bluebook (21st ed.)Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, § 28 (India)

Court Pleading StandardSection 28 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

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Common Questions about Section 28 CrPC

What is Section 28 of CrPC?

Section 28 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) defines and regulates "Sentences which High Courts and Sessions Judges may pass". The section states: 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 a...