Bharat Samvidhan
BNSS Section 406

Section 406 BNSS: UBMISSION OF DEATH SENTENCES FOR CONFIRMATION

Official criminal procedure provision under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.

Official Statutory Wording (100% Legally Correct)

In cases tried by the Court of Session or a Chief Judicial Magistrate, the Court or such Magistrate, as the case may be, shall forward a copy of its or his finding and sentence (if any) to the District Magistrate within whose local jurisdiction the trial was held. 20 of 1958. 2 of 2016. Special reasons to be recorded in certain cases. Court not to alter judgment. Copy of judgment to be given to accused and other persons. Judgment when to be translated. Court of Session to send copy of finding and sentence to District Magistrate. CHAPTER XXX S

Simplified Legal Summary

This section details the statutory rules, frameworks, and procedures under Section 406 of the BNSS.

Legal Compliance Notice

This content is compiled from the official Gazette of India publication. For active legal actions, petitions, or filings, citizens are advised to cross-reference this clause with their legal advocate under the corresponding Sections of the BNSS 2023.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What does BNSS Section 406 cover?

A: Section 406 of the BNSS 2023 deals with: "UBMISSION OF DEATH SENTENCES FOR CONFIRMATION". It is part of India's updated criminal procedure law that replaced the old CrPC 1973, effective July 1, 2024.

Q: Which old CrPC section does BNSS Section 406 replace?

A: BNSS Section 406 ("UBMISSION OF DEATH SENTENCES FOR CONFIRMATION") is part of the BNSS 2023 which replaced the entire CrPC 1973. Many sections were renumbered — use the Law Decoder for exact cross-references.

Q: Does BNSS Section 406 apply across all Indian states?

A: Yes. BNSS 2023 applies to the whole of India except Nagaland and specified tribal areas (per Section 1 BNSS). Section 406 ("UBMISSION OF DEATH SENTENCES FOR CONFIRMATION") follows this national applicability.

Q: When did BNSS Section 406 come into effect?

A: The BNSS 2023 — including Section 406 ("UBMISSION OF DEATH SENTENCES FOR CONFIRMATION") — came into effect on July 1, 2024, by Central Government notification in the Official Gazette.