CrPC · Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Section 366 CrPC

Sentence of death to be submitted by Court of Session for confirmation

Procedure & effect

When the Court of Session passes a sentence of death, the proceedings shall be submitted to the High Court, and the sentence shall not be executed unless it is confirmed by the High Court.
The Court passing the sentence shall commit the convicted person to jail custody under a warrant.

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FAQ — Section 366 CrPC

Section 366 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) deals with “Sentence of death to be submitted by Court of Session for confirmation”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

When the Court of Session passes a sentence of death, the proceedings shall be submitted to the High Court, and the sentence shall not be executed unless it is confirmed by the High Court. The Court passing the sentence shall commit the convicted person to jail custody under a warrant.

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.