418. Appeal by State Government against sentence.

(1) The State Government may, in any case of conviction on a trial held by any Court other than a High Court, direct the Public Prosecutor to present an appeal against the sentence on the ground of its inadequacy—

1. to the Court of Session, if the sentence is passed by the Magistrate; and
2. to the High Court, if the sentence is passed by any other Court.

(2) When an appeal has been filed against the sentence on the ground of its inadequacy, the Court shall not enhance the sentence except after giving to the accused a reasonable opportunity of showing cause against such enhancement and while showing cause, the accused may plead for his acquittal or for the reduction of the sentence.