Section 366 of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Cr.P.C.) – Explained!
Legal Provisions of Section 366 of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Cr.P.C.), India.Sentence of Death to be Submitted by Court of Session for Confirmation: ADVERTISEMENTS: The decision of the Court of Session awarding the sentence of death is not final unless it is confirmed by the High Court. Therefore, the Sessions Court is required to make a reference to the High Court for this purpose.Since death sentence once executed, cannot be revoked, it becomes necessary that a thorough scrutiny of the decision of the trial Court is made and all aspects of the case are examined by the High Court to eliminate any possible error or mistake by the trial Court in reaching that decision.Therefore, when a case of death sentence comes before the High Court for confirmation under a…