BNSS § 454 · Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023

Section 454 BNSS — Execution of sentence of death passed by High Court

Replaces CrPC 414 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. In force since 1 July 2024.

The text

When a sentence of death is passed by the High Court in appeal or in revision, the Court of Session shall, on receiving the order of the High Court, cause the sentence to be carried into effect by issuing a warrant.

Source: India Code (indiacode.gov.in). The Gazette of India is the authoritative text.

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