Procedure in case of difference of opinion

When a case before a Bench of judges is equally divided in opinion, the deadlock must be resolved by the special procedure the Code provides for differences of opinion. That procedure sets out how the case will be finally decided when judges are split evenly.

Priya appeals a conviction to a two-judge Bench. The two judges are equally divided on whether she is guilty, so the case will be decided using the Code's prescribed procedure for differences of opinion.