Section 368 of CrPC : Section 368: Power of High Court to confirm sentence or annul conviction.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Case: Rajesh is convicted of murder by the Court of Session and sentenced to death. The case is then submitted to the High Court for confirmation of the death sentence as required by law.

Scenario:

• The High Court reviews the case under Section 368 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.
• After examining the evidence and legal arguments, the High Court finds that the conviction and sentence are justified.
• Outcome: The High Court confirms the death sentence.

Example 2:

Case: Priya is convicted of a serious assault by the Court of Session and sentenced to life imprisonment. The case is submitted to the High Court for confirmation.

Scenario:

• The High Court reviews the case under Section 368.
• Upon review, the High Court finds procedural errors in the trial and believes that the evidence does not support a conviction for serious assault but does support a conviction for a lesser offense of causing grievous hurt.
• Outcome: The High Court annu...

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