BNSS · CHAPTER III — Power Of Courts

Section 22. Sentences which High Courts and Sessions Judges may pass

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

(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.

Source: India Code