Chapter XXIX
Section 387 CrPC: Judgments of subordinate Appellate Court
New Law Update (2024)
Section 417 BNSS
TRIAL COURT
Punishment
Procedural – Judgment / Sentencing
Cognizable?
Bailable?
Compoundable?
Bare Act Text
The rules contained in Chapter XXVII as to the judgment of a Criminal Court of original jurisdiction shall apply, so far as may be practicable, to the judgment in appeal of a Court of Session or Chief Judicial Magistrate; Provided that unless the Appellate Court otherwise directs, the accused shall not be brought up, or required to attend, to hear judgment delivered.
Important Sub-Sections Explained
Proviso to Section 387
This proviso clarifies that generally, the accused is not required to be present when the appellate judgment is delivered by a Court of Session or Chief Judicial Magistrate, unless the Appellate Court specifically orders their presence.