Language and contents of judgment.

What this section does

Every judgment must be written in the language of the Court and must contain the points for determination, the decision and reasons, the offence and section under which the accused is convicted, and the punishment imposed; an acquittal judgment must direct the accused be set at liberty. Where conviction is for an offence punishable with death or imprisonment for life, the judgment must state reasons for the sentence, and special reasons in case of a death sentence. Where a sentence of imprisonment for less than three months is imposed for an offence carrying one year or more, reasons must be recorded.

AI-generated plain-language summary. For the binding statutory text, see India Code (official).

Procedure at a glance

Key actors

Presiding Officer · Court

Time limit

None specified

Derived from CrPC s.354.