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Q1 · easy · BNSS S.453
Who is required by Section 453 to cause a High Court's order of confirmation or other order to be carried into effect in a case submitted for confirmation of a death sentence?
- A.The Court of Session✓ correct
- B.The High Court
- C.The Supreme Court
- D.The District Magistrate
Why: Section 453 states that when the Court of Session receives the High Court's order of confirmation or other order thereon it 'shall cause such order to be carried into effect', which places the duty on the Court of Session.
Read Section 453 — Execution of order passed under section 409 →Q2 · easy · BNSS S.453
Under Section 453, what event triggers the duty of the Court of Session to cause the High Court's order to be carried into effect?
- A.The Court of Session pronouncing a sentence of death
- B.The Court of Session receiving the High Court's order of confirmation or other order in a case submitted for confirmation✓ correct
- C.A petition for presidential pardon being filed
- D.The filing of an appeal in the Supreme Court
Why: The provision specifies that 'when ... the Court of Session receives the order of confirmation or other order of the High Court thereon' in a case submitted for confirmation, it shall cause that order to be carried into effect; the duty is triggered by receipt of the High Court's order.
Read Section 453 — Execution of order passed under section 409 →Q3 · medium · BNSS S.453
If the High Court sends an 'other order' (for example, commutation) instead of confirming the death sentence, what does Section 453 require the Court of Session to do?
- A.Refuse to act unless a confirmation is sent
- B.Return the case to the High Court for further directions
- C.Cause the High Court's other order to be carried into effect by issuing a warrant or taking such other steps as may be necessary✓ correct
- D.Await a separate order from the executive before taking any steps
Why: Section 453 covers the High Court's 'order of confirmation or other order', and directs that upon receiving such an order the Court of Session 'shall cause such order to be carried into effect by issuing a warrant or taking such other steps as may be necessary'.
Read Section 453 — Execution of order passed under section 409 →Q4 · medium · BNSS S.453
Does Section 453 allow the Court of Session to choose means other than issuing a warrant to give effect to the High Court's order?
- A.No, the Court must issue a warrant and no other steps are permitted
- B.Yes, but only if the High Court expressly permits other steps
- C.No, the provision applies only to confirmed death sentences and not to other orders
- D.Yes, it may issue a warrant or take such other steps as may be necessary✓ correct
Why: The provision explicitly states the Court 'shall cause such order to be carried into effect by issuing a warrant or taking such other steps as may be necessary', thereby permitting the Court of Session to use a warrant or other necessary steps.
Read Section 453 — Execution of order passed under section 409 →Q5 · hard · BNSS S.453
Does Section 453 apply where the case was not submitted to the High Court for confirmation of a sentence of death?
- A.Yes, it applies to any death sentence regardless of submission
- B.No, it applies when the case has been submitted to the High Court for confirmation and the Court of Session receives the High Court's order✓ correct
- C.Yes, but only if the Supreme Court has referred the matter back
- D.No, it applies only to cases where the High Court itself executes the sentence
Why: Section 453 begins 'When in a case submitted to the High Court for the confirmation of a sentence of death,' and then ties the duty to the Court of Session receiving the High Court's order, so the provision applies only where the case was submitted for confirmation and the Court receives the High Court's order.
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