Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (3) of section 354 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, when the conviction under this Act is for the murder of more than one person or murder of a public servant or a member of his family and where the sentence of death is not awarded, the judgment shall state the special reasons for not awarding the death sentence.
Section 13: Reasons to be recorded for not awarding punishment of death
The Uttar Pradesh Dacoity Affected Areas Act, 1983State Act of Uttar Pradesh · Act 31 of 1983
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Uttar Pradesh Dacoity Affected Areas Act, 1983 |
|---|---|
| Section | 13 |
| Marginal note | Reasons to be recorded for not awarding punishment of death |
| Jurisdiction | State of Uttar Pradesh |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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