Criminal Procedure Code · Updated to 1 May 2023 · Chapter XXXIV · Proceedings in Case of Certain Offences Affecting the Administration of Justice
356. Power to remit punishment
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Court
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“Court” means the High Court, a Sessions Court, or a Magistrate’s Court of any class, as the context may require;
Court may, in its discretion, discharge the offender or remit the punishment on his submission to the order or requisition of the Court or on apology being made to its satisfaction.