407. (1) When the Court of Session passes a sentence of death, the proceedings shall forthwith be submitted to the High Court, and the sentence shall not be executed unless it is confirmed by the High Court.
(2) The Court passing the sentence shall commit the convicted person to jail custody under a warrant.
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
Section 401 Order to release on probation of good conduct or after admonition
Section 402 Special reasons to be recorded in certain cases
Section 403 Court not to alter judgment
Section 404 Copy of judgment to be given to accused and other persons
Section 405 Judgment when to be translated
Section 406 Court of Session to send copy of finding and sentence to District Magistrate
Section 407 Sentence of death to be submitted by Court of Session for confirmation
Section 408 Power to direct further inquiry to be made or additional evidence to be taken
Section 409 Power of High Court to confirm sentence or annul conviction
Section 410 Confirmation or new sentence to be signed by two Judges