CrPC · Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Section 28 CrPC

Sentences which High Courts and Sessions Judges may pass

Procedure & effect

A High Court may pass any sentence authorised by law.
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.
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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FAQ — Section 28 CrPC

Section 28 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) deals with “Sentences which High Courts and Sessions Judges may pass”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

A High Court may pass any sentence authorised by law. 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. 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.

No. Vaksera provides a drafting reference and petition formats only. Always verify the current bare act and local court practice.

Statute summaries on Vaksera are for advocate drafting reference only, not legal advice. Verify the current bare act and court rules before filing.