Section 414: Execution of sentence of death passed by High Court

Q: What does Section 414 of The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) deal with?

Section 414 CrPC pertains to "Execution of sentence of death passed by High Court". It is part of the The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 414 of The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) governs execution of sentence of death passed by High Court. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 414 CrPC still in force?

Yes, Section 414 of the The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 414 CrPC?

धारा 414 CrPC is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 414 of the The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. Section 414 of The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) governs execution of sentence of death passed by High Court. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 414 CrPC?

Dhara 414 CrPC is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 414 of the The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 414 of The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) governs execution of sentence of death passed by High Court. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 414 of The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973?

Cite as: "Section 414, The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, § 414 (India).

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The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Chapter XXXIIE — xecution, Suspension, Remission And commutation Of Sentences

Section 414

Execution of sentence of death passed by High Court

- When a sentence of death is passed by High Court in appeal or in revision, the Court of Sessions shall, on receiving the order of the High Court, cause the sentence to be carried into effect by issuing a warrant.