Section 404 of BNSS : Section 404: Copy of judgment to be given to accused and other persons.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Rajesh was convicted of theft and sentenced to two years of imprisonment by the District Court. Immediately after the judgment was pronounced, the court provided Rajesh with a copy of the judgment free of cost. Rajesh, who is more comfortable reading in Hindi, requested a certified copy of the judgment translated into Hindi. The court provided him with the translated copy without delay and free of cost, as the judgment was appealable by Rajesh.

Example 2:

Sunita was sentenced to death by the High Court for a serious crime. As per the law, the High Court immediately provided Sunita with a certified copy of the judgment free of cost, even though she did not apply for it. The court also informed Sunita about the period within which she could file an appeal against the judgment.

Example 3:

Vikram, a journalist, wanted to obtain a copy of a judgment passed by a Criminal Court in a high-profile case. He applied to the court and paid the prescribed charges to get a copy of the judgment. The court, considering the public interest, decided to provide the copy free of cost.

Example 4:

The Prosecuting Officer in a criminal case needed a certified copy of the judgment to submit to the Government for further action. The officer applied to the court, and the court provided the certified copy free of cost to the Government.

Example 5:

An NGO working on legal reforms wanted to study a particular judgment passed by a Criminal Court. They applied to the High Court for a copy of the judgment. The High Court, as per its rules, provided the copy to the NGO upon payment of the prescribed fees.