Execution of sentence of death passed by High Court
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Summary
When the High Court confirms a death sentence on appeal or in revision, the Sessions Court must, on receiving the High Court's order, issue a warrant to carry the sentence into effect. The Sessions Court is therefore responsible for executing the death sentence once it gets the High Court's order.
Example
Rohan was convicted of a capital offence and appealed to the High Court. The High Court confirmed the death sentence, and when the Sessions Court received the High Court's order it issued a warrant to have the sentence carried out.
Bare Act
Enacted textWhen a sentence of death is passed by the High Court in appeal or in revision, the Court of Session shall, on receiving the order of the High Court, cause the sentence to be carried into effect by issuing a warrant.
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