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Section 409 - The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
409. Power of High Court to confirm sentence or annul conviction.
In any case submitted under section 407, the High Court-
(a) may confirm the sentence, or pass any other sentence warranted by law; or
(b) 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
(c) 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.
Related Sections
- Section 430: Suspension of sentence pending appeal; release of appellant on bail
- Section 163: Power to issue order in urgent cases of nuisance or apprehended danger
- Section 180: Examination of witnesses by police
- Section 437: Disposal of case according to decision of High Court
- Section 498: Order for disposal of property at conclusion of trial
Related Acts
* Only for reference.