LawgistThe Code of Criminal Procedure
28Sentences which High Courts and Sessions Judges may pass
(1) A High Court may pass any sentence authorised by law.
(2) 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.
(3) 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.
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POWER OF COURTS
- 26 Courts by which offences are triable
- 27 Jurisdiction in the case of juveniles
- 28 Sentences which High Courts and Sessions Judges may pass
- 29 Sentences which Magistrates may pass
- 30 Sentence of imprisonment in default of fine
- 31 Sentence in cases of conviction of several offences at one trial
- 32 Mode of conferring powers
- 33 Powers of officers appointed
- 34 Withdrawal of powers
- 35 Powers of Judges and Magistrates exercisable by their successors-in-office
