Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Section 368

Power of High Court to confirm sentence or annul conviction

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Provision: Section 368 of CrPC
Act: Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
Classification: criminal procedure
Jurisdiction: India

Statutory Content

What does Section 368 of CrPC say?

In any case submitted under section 366, the High Court; may confirm the sentence, or pass any other sentence warranted by law, or may annul the conviction, and convict the accused of any offence of which the Court of Session might have convicted him, or order a new trial on the same or an amended charge, or may acquit the accused person; Provided that no order of confirmation shall be made under this section until the period allowed for preferring an appeal has expired, or, if an appeal is presented within such period, until such appeal is disposed of.

Indian StandardSection 368, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Bluebook (21st ed.)Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, § 368 (India)

Court Pleading StandardSection 368 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

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Common Questions about Section 368 CrPC

What is Section 368 of CrPC?

Section 368 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) defines and regulates "Power of High Court to confirm sentence or annul conviction". The section states: In any case submitted under section 366, the High Court; may confirm the sentence, or pass any other sentence warranted by law, or may annul the conviction, and convict the a...