Question

    Which one of the following is not correctly matched:

    A Reference to High Court- Section 395 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B High Court’s Power of Revision- Section 401 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Abatement of Appeal- Section 393 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Appeals from conviction- Section 374 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Section 394 CrPC Abatement of appeals—(1) Every other appeal under section 377 or section 378 shall finally abate on the death of the accused. (2) Every other appeal under this Chapter (except an appeal from a sentence of fine) shall finally abate on the death of the appellant: Provided that where the appeal is against a conviction and sentence of death or of imprisonment, and the appellant dies during the pendency of the appeal, any of his near relatives may, within thirty days of the death of the appellant, apply to the Appellate Court for leave to continue the appeal; and if leave is granted, the appeal shall not abate.

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