Which of the following sentences passed by a Sessions Judge requires mandatory confirmation by the High Court?

Correct option is D

Correct Answer: (D) Capital punishment

Explanation:

• Under Section 366 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), a Sessions Judge can pass a capital punishment sentence (death sentence), but such a sentence must be confirmed by the High Court before it can be executed. This mandatory confirmation ensures a higher level of judicial scrutiny for the most severe sentence.

Information Booster:

• Capital punishment (death sentence) is the most severe penalty, and the law mandates that such sentences be reviewed by a higher court (the High Court) to safeguard against errors or unjust verdicts.
• The Sessions Judge may pass a death sentence, but it cannot be carried out without the confirmation of the High Court, which may either confirm, modify, or overturn the sentence.