Section 404: Copy of judgment to be given to the accused and other persons

Q: What does Section 404 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023 (BNSS) deal with?

Section 404 BNSS pertains to "Copy of judgment to be given to the accused and other persons". It is part of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 404 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023 (BNSS) governs copy of judgment to be given to the accused and other persons.

Q: Is Section 404 BNSS still in force?

Yes, Section 404 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 404 BNSS?

धारा 404 BNSS is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 404 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023. Section 404 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023 (BNSS) governs copy of judgment to be given to the accused and other persons.

Q: What is Dhara 404 BNSS?

Dhara 404 BNSS is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 404 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 404 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023 (BNSS) governs copy of judgment to be given to the accused and other persons.

Q: How to cite Section 404 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023?

Cite as: "Section 404, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023 (BNSS)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, 2023, § 404 (India).

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404. Copy of judgment to be given to the accused and other persons.

(1) When the accused is sentenced to imprisonment, a copy of the judgment shall immediately be given to him free of cost.

(2) On the application of the accused, a certified copy of the judgment, or when he so desires, a translation in his own language if practicable or in the language of the Court, shall be given to him without delay, and such copy shall, in every case where the judgment is appealable by the accused, be given free of cost:

Provided that where a sentence of death is passed or confirmed by the High Court, a certified copy of the judgment shall be immediately given to the accused free of cost whether or not he applies for the same.

(3) The provisions of sub-section (2) shall apply in relation to an order under section 136 or section 144 or section 164 or section 166 as they apply in relation to a judgment which is appealable by the accused.

(4) When the accused is sentenced to death by the Court of Session and an appeal lies as of right, the Court shall inform him of the period within which, if he wishes to appeal, his appeal should preferably be presented.

(5) Save as otherwise provided by this Sanhita, the accused or any other person shall, on an application in this behalf and on payment of the prescribed charges, be given a copy of any deposition or other part of the record.