Section 28: Sentences which High Courts and Sessions Judges may pass

Q: What does Section 28 of The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2018 (TCLAA) deal with?

Section 28 TCLAA pertains to "Sentences which High Courts and Sessions Judges may pass". It is part of the The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2018, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 28 of The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2018 (TCLAA) governs sentences which High Courts and Sessions Judges may pass. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 28 TCLAA still in force?

Yes, Section 28 of the The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2018 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 28 TCLAA?

धारा 28 TCLAA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 28 of the The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2018. Section 28 of The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2018 (TCLAA) governs sentences which High Courts and Sessions Judges may pass. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 28 TCLAA?

Dhara 28 TCLAA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 28 of the The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2018. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 28 of The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2018 (TCLAA) governs sentences which High Courts and Sessions Judges may pass. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 28 of The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2018?

Cite as: "Section 28, The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2018 (TCLAA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2018, § 28 (India).

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(1)

A High Court may pass any sentence authorised by law.

(2)

A Sessions Judge or Additional Sessions Judge may pass any sentence authorised by law; but any sentence of death passed by any such Judge shall be subject to confirmation by the High Court.

(3)

An Assistant Sessions Judge may pass any sentence authorised by law except a sentence of death or of imprisonment for life or of imprisonment for a term exceeding ten years.