Criminal Revision in Bangladesh: When Can You Challenge a Criminal Order?
Criminal revision in Bangladesh is an important legal remedy used to challenge certain criminal orders, judgments or proceedings of subordinate criminal courts. Unlike an ordinary criminal appeal, revision is primarily a supervisory jurisdiction concerned with the correctness, legality, propriety and regularity of a criminal court's decision or proceeding.
The principal provisions governing criminal revision are found in Chapter XXXII of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (CrPC), particularly Sections 435, 439 and 439A. Section 435 empowers the High Court Division or a Sessions Judge to call for and examine the record of an inferior criminal court, while Section 439 sets out the revisional powers of the High Court Division. Section 439A deals with the revisional powers of the Sessions Judge.
Criminal revision can arise in a wide range of situations, including challenges to certain interlocutory or procedural orders, discharge or charge-related orders, bail-related decisions in appropriate circumstances, and judgments or orders where the statutory requirements for revision are satisfied.
This guide explains what criminal revision means in Bangladesh, when a revision application can be filed, the difference between appeal and revision, the jurisdiction of the High Court Division and Sessions Judge, grounds for revision, procedure, limitations and possible outcomes.
What Is Criminal Revision in Bangladesh?
Criminal revision is a statutory supervisory remedy through which a competent superior criminal court examines the record of a subordinate criminal court to determine whether there has been an error concerning:
correctness;
legality;
propriety; or
regularity of proceedings.
Section 435(1) of the CrPC expressly authorizes the High Court Division or a Sessions Judge to call for and examine the record of proceedings before an inferior criminal court within the relevant territorial jurisdiction for these purposes.
In simple terms:
Revision asks whether the lower criminal court acted lawfully, correctly and properly within its jurisdiction.
It is therefore different from simply asking a higher court to reconsider the entire case as an ordinary appeal.
Which Laws Govern Criminal Revision?
The principal provisions are contained in Chapter XXXII of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898.
The most important sections are:
| Section | Subject |
|---|---|
| Section 435 | Power to call for records of inferior criminal courts |
| Section 436 | Power to order further inquiry |
| Section 439 | High Court Division's revisional powers |
| Section 439A | Sessions Judge's revisional powers |
Sections 435 and 439 are frequently invoked together in applications before the High Court Division. Recent Supreme Court of Bangladesh decisions continue to show criminal revision applications filed under Section 439 read with Section 435.
Who Can Exercise Criminal Revisional Jurisdiction?
The CrPC gives revisional powers principally to:
The High Court Division of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh
The Sessions Judge
Section 435 provides the power to call for and examine records, while Sections 439 and 439A define the respective revisional powers.
High Court Division
Under Section 439, the High Court Division may exercise specified powers of an appellate court while exercising its revisional jurisdiction.
Sessions Judge
Under Section 439A, a Sessions Judge may exercise all or any of the powers that may be exercised by the High Court Division under Section 439, subject to the statutory framework. An Additional Sessions Judge may exercise those powers in cases transferred to that judge under the relevant provisions.
What Is the Purpose of Criminal Revision?
The purpose of revision is to provide judicial supervision over subordinate criminal courts.
Section 435 specifically identifies four areas:
1. Correctness
The superior court may examine whether the lower court's finding, sentence or order is legally and factually correct within the scope of revisional jurisdiction.
2. Legality
The court may examine whether the lower court acted according to the law.
3. Propriety
The court may consider whether the decision or order was proper in the circumstances and within the judicial discretion permitted by law.
4. Regularity of Proceedings
The court may examine whether the proceedings were conducted according to the prescribed legal procedure.
These four concepts form the foundation of criminal revision under Section 435.
When Can You File a Criminal Revision in Bangladesh?
A criminal revision may be appropriate where a person seeks to challenge an order or proceeding of an inferior criminal court and the matter falls within the revisional jurisdiction created by the CrPC or another applicable law.
Potential situations can include:
an allegedly illegal criminal order;
an order passed without proper jurisdiction;
a serious procedural irregularity;
an erroneous order affecting the legal rights of an accused or other party;
certain bail-related orders;
an improper discharge or refusal of discharge;
an improper framing of charge in circumstances where revision is legally maintainable;
certain orders passed during criminal proceedings; or
a judgment or sentence where the statutory requirements for revision are satisfied.
The maintainability of revision depends on the specific order, stage of proceedings, availability of appeal and applicable statute.
Can a Criminal Revision Challenge a Bail Order?
Potentially, yes.
The Supreme Court of Bangladesh has recognized the revisional jurisdiction of the High Court Division to examine the legality of a lower court's bail-related order in appropriate circumstances. In a recent Supreme Court decision, the Court expressly noted that Section 435 enables the High Court Division to examine the legality of an order rejecting bail and that Section 439 provides the relevant revisional powers.
However, the availability of revision against a particular bail order must be assessed according to the facts, statutory framework and alternative remedies available in the case.
Can a Charge-Framing Order Be Challenged by Revision?
In appropriate cases, yes.
Recent decisions of the High Court Division demonstrate criminal revision applications challenging orders framing charges. For example, in Criminal Revision No. 966 of 2023, the petitioners challenged an order framing charge in a Sessions case under Section 439 read with Section 435 of the CrPC.
This does not mean that every charge-framing order will automatically be interfered with. The applicant must establish grounds that fall within the court's revisional jurisdiction.
Can a Conviction Be Challenged Through Revision?
A conviction may sometimes become the subject of a revisional proceeding, but the availability of revision must be considered carefully.
Where an appeal lies and is available, Section 439(5) creates an important restriction: where an appeal lies and no appeal is brought, revision cannot ordinarily be entertained at the instance of the party who could have appealed.
Therefore, a person cannot ordinarily bypass an available statutory appeal simply by filing a revision application.
Recent High Court Division decisions nevertheless show criminal revisions arising after appellate proceedings in appropriate circumstances.
Appeal vs Revision in Bangladesh
The distinction between criminal appeal and criminal revision is one of the most important concepts in criminal procedure.
| Criminal Appeal | Criminal Revision |
|---|---|
| Statutory right where legislation provides | Supervisory statutory jurisdiction |
| Governed principally by Chapter XXXI | Governed principally by Chapter XXXII |
| Can involve facts and law | Focuses on correctness, legality, propriety and regularity |
| Appellate court reviews the challenged decision within appellate jurisdiction | Revisional court exercises supervisory jurisdiction |
| Appeal is generally the ordinary remedy where available | Revision may not be used to bypass an available appeal |
| Appellate powers are governed by provisions such as Section 423 | Revisional powers principally arise under Sections 435, 439 and 439A |
Section 418 expressly recognizes appeals on matters of fact and law, while Section 435 identifies the revisional focus on correctness, legality, propriety and regularity.
When Is Revision Not Available?
One of the most important restrictions is contained in Section 439(5).
It provides that where an appeal lies under the CrPC and the party entitled to appeal does not bring that appeal, revision cannot ordinarily be entertained at that party's instance.
This means:
If a statutory appeal is available, revision should not ordinarily be used as a substitute for that appeal.
The exact legal position can depend on the nature of the order and the statutory scheme, so the appropriate remedy should be determined from the actual case record.
Can Revision Be Filed After an Appeal?
The answer depends on the circumstances.
Section 439(5) prevents a party from using revision where an appeal lies and the party who could have appealed simply chooses not to do so.
However, the revisional jurisdiction of the High Court Division can arise in cases where the statutory conditions for revision are satisfied, including situations reflected in recent Supreme Court judgments involving criminal revision after an appellate decision.
Accordingly, appeal and revision should not be treated as interchangeable remedies.
Grounds for Criminal Revision in Bangladesh
A revision application should identify a legally recognizable defect rather than simply express disagreement with the lower court.
Common grounds may include:
1. Lack of Jurisdiction
The lower court may have acted beyond the jurisdiction granted to it by law.
2. Error of Law
The court may have applied an incorrect statutory provision or legal principle.
3. Illegal Order
The challenged order may be inconsistent with a mandatory legal requirement.
4. Improper Exercise of Jurisdiction
A court may have possessed jurisdiction but exercised it in a manner not permitted by law.
5. Failure to Exercise Jurisdiction
A court may have failed to exercise a jurisdiction that the law required it to exercise.
6. Material Procedural Irregularity
A serious procedural defect may affect the legality or fairness of the proceeding.
7. Incorrect Finding
A finding may be challenged where it falls within the revisional court's statutory supervisory jurisdiction.
8. Improper Sentence
A sentence may be challenged where it is legally unauthorized or otherwise falls within the revisional court's statutory powers.
9. Failure to Consider Material Legal Issues
A lower court may have failed to consider an important legal issue necessary for determining the application or proceeding.
10. Abuse of Criminal Process
In appropriate cases, a party may argue that the criminal proceeding or order is being used in a manner inconsistent with law.
The grounds must always be connected to the actual order and the statutory scope of revision.
Section 435: The Foundation of Criminal Revision
Section 435 is central to the revisional process.
It authorizes the High Court Division or a Sessions Judge to call for and examine the record of a proceeding before an inferior criminal court within the relevant territorial jurisdiction.
The purpose is to examine:
correctness;
legality;
propriety;
regularity of proceedings.
The court may also, when calling for the record, direct suspension of execution of a sentence and, where the accused is confined, release on bail or on the person's own bond pending examination of the record.
Section 439: High Court Division's Revisional Powers
Section 439 provides the High Court Division with substantial revisional powers.
The High Court Division may exercise specified powers available to an appellate court under Sections 423, 426, 427 and 428, as well as certain powers under Section 338, and may enhance a sentence subject to the statutory restrictions.
However, important safeguards apply.
Opportunity to Be Heard
Under Section 439(2), an order prejudicial to the accused cannot be made unless the accused has been given an opportunity to be heard personally or through a pleader.
Restriction Concerning Acquittal
Section 439(4) provides that the High Court Division's revisional power does not authorize it to convert a finding of acquittal into one of conviction.
Restriction Where Appeal Lies
Section 439(5) restricts revision where an appeal lies and the party who could have appealed did not do so.
Section 439A: Sessions Judge's Revisional Powers
Section 439A gives the Sessions Judge powers corresponding to those exercisable by the High Court Division under Section 439.
Where an application for revision is made before the Sessions Judge, the decision of the Sessions Judge in relation to that person is declared final by Section 439A(2), subject to the statutory framework.
An Additional Sessions Judge may exercise the powers of a Sessions Judge under the chapter in cases transferred to that judge under a general or special order.
High Court Division vs Sessions Judge in Revision
| High Court Division | Sessions Judge |
|---|---|
| Revisional powers under Section 439 | Revisional powers under Section 439A |
| Can call for records under Section 435 | Can call for records under Section 435 |
| Exercises jurisdiction over subordinate criminal courts | Exercises revisional jurisdiction over inferior criminal courts within the statutory framework |
| Section 439 contains specific restrictions | Section 439A governs the Sessions Judge's revisional role |
| Cannot convert acquittal into conviction in revision | Exercises powers subject to the statutory framework |
The correct forum depends on the court that passed the challenged order, the nature of the proceeding and the applicable jurisdictional provisions.
What Is the Procedure for Filing a Criminal Revision?
Although exact filing requirements depend on the court and proceeding, the general process can be understood as follows.
Step 1: Obtain the Challenged Order
The first step is to obtain the complete order or judgment that is being challenged.
Step 2: Determine Whether Revision Is Maintainable
The lawyer must determine:
whether the order is subject to revision;
whether an appeal lies;
whether an appeal has already been filed;
which court has revisional jurisdiction; and
whether any special statute changes the ordinary CrPC framework.
Step 3: Examine the Lower-Court Record
The factual and procedural history should be reviewed carefully.
This may include:
FIR;
complaint petition;
police report;
charge sheet;
case diary material where legally accessible;
applications;
evidence;
previous orders;
bail orders;
charge orders; and
judgment.
Step 4: Draft the Revision Application
The application should identify:
the challenged order;
the relevant court;
material facts;
legal grounds;
the statutory basis for revision; and
the relief requested.
Step 5: File Before the Competent Court
The revision application is filed before the appropriate revisional court according to the applicable court rules and procedure.
Step 6: Court's Preliminary Consideration
The court may consider whether the revision is maintainable and whether a case has been made for further judicial consideration.
Step 7: Rule or Notice
Where appropriate, the court may issue a Rule or notice calling upon the opposite parties to show cause.
Recent High Court Division judgments illustrate this procedure. For example, Criminal Revision No. 6169 of 2024 arose from an application under Section 439 read with Section 435, after which a Rule was issued calling upon the opposite parties to show cause.
Step 8: Hearing
The parties present their legal submissions before the revisional court.
Step 9: Examination of Record
The court may examine the lower-court record within the scope of its revisional jurisdiction.
Step 10: Final Order
The revisional court may dismiss the application, interfere with the challenged order or pass another order permitted by law.
Can a Revision Application Suspend a Criminal Sentence?
Potentially, yes.
Section 435 expressly provides that when calling for a record, the High Court Division or Sessions Judge may direct that execution of a sentence be suspended and, where the accused is in confinement, that the accused be released on bail or on the accused's own bond pending examination of the record.
This means that suspension of sentence and release from custody may be sought in an appropriate revision proceeding.
However, filing a revision does not automatically suspend a sentence.
A separate judicial order may be required.
Can Revision Challenge a Bail Rejection?
In appropriate circumstances, yes.
The Supreme Court of Bangladesh has expressly recognized that the High Court Division can exercise revisional jurisdiction under Sections 435 and 439 to examine the legality of a lower court's bail-rejection order.
The maintainability of a particular challenge depends on the circumstances and the applicable statutory framework.
Can Revision Challenge an Order Framing Charge?
Yes, in appropriate circumstances.
Recent High Court Division proceedings demonstrate revision applications challenging charge-framing orders. In Criminal Revision No. 966 of 2023, the petitioners challenged a Sessions Judge's order framing charges under Sections 302/34 of the Penal Code through an application under Section 439 read with Section 435.
The fact that revision is procedurally available in some charge-related cases does not mean every challenge to a charge will succeed.
The applicant must establish a legally sustainable ground for revisional interference.
Can Revision Challenge a Discharge Order?
A discharge order may be examined through revisional jurisdiction in appropriate circumstances.
Section 436 also provides a mechanism for directing further inquiry into a complaint dismissed under Section 203 or Section 204(3), or into the case of a person accused of an offence who has been discharged. The statutory safeguard requires an opportunity to show cause before directing further inquiry into the case of a person who has been discharged.
Therefore, discharge-related proceedings require careful examination of the exact order and applicable statutory provision.
Can the High Court Division Increase a Sentence in Revision?
Section 439 expressly provides that the High Court Division may enhance a sentence within its revisional powers.
However, the accused must be given an opportunity to be heard before an order prejudicial to the accused is made.
There are also statutory restrictions on the extent of punishment that may be imposed in certain cases involving sentences originally passed by Magistrates.
Therefore, an accused should not assume that revision can only produce a reduction of punishment.
Can the High Court Division Convert an Acquittal Into a Conviction in Revision?
No.
Section 439(4) expressly states that nothing in the provision authorizes the High Court Division to convert a finding of acquittal into one of conviction.
An appeal against acquittal is governed by the applicable statutory provisions and should not be confused with ordinary revisional jurisdiction.
Can a Person File Both Appeal and Revision?
A party should not treat appeal and revision as parallel substitutes.
Section 439(5) provides that where an appeal lies and no appeal is brought, revision will not ordinarily be entertained at the instance of the party who could have appealed.
The appropriate remedy therefore needs to be determined before filing.
Where an appeal has already been decided, the possibility of revision depends on the nature of the case, the challenged decision and the statutory framework.
Criminal Revision After an Appellate Judgment
A revision application can, in appropriate circumstances, arise after an appellate judgment.
Recent High Court Division decisions demonstrate this in practice.
For example, in Criminal Revision No. 5646 of 2024, the petitioner challenged an Additional Sessions Judge's decision that had dismissed a criminal appeal and affirmed the conviction and sentence imposed by a Joint Sessions Judge. The revision application was brought under Section 439 read with Section 435.
Similarly, Criminal Revision No. 6169 of 2024 involved a challenge to an appellate judgment affirming a conviction and sentence.
These examples demonstrate that the relationship between appeal and revision can be procedurally complex and must be assessed case by case.
What Relief Can a Revisional Court Grant?
Depending on the circumstances and statutory powers, a revisional court may:
dismiss the revision;
set aside an unlawful order;
modify an order;
direct further inquiry;
interfere with an improper proceeding;
alter a sentence where legally permitted;
suspend execution of a sentence;
grant bail in appropriate circumstances;
order another legally permissible course; or
exercise appellate-type powers available under Section 439.
The precise relief depends on the nature of the challenged proceeding and the court's jurisdiction.
Criminal Revision vs Writ Petition
Criminal revision and constitutional writ jurisdiction are different legal remedies.
| Criminal Revision | Constitutional Writ |
|---|---|
| Primarily governed by CrPC | Governed by Constitution |
| Sections 435, 439 and 439A are central | Article 102 is central |
| Supervisory criminal jurisdiction | Constitutional judicial review |
| Generally concerns subordinate criminal court proceedings | Can address constitutional and public-law issues within Article 102 |
| Governed by statutory limitations | Governed by constitutional jurisdiction and judicial principles |
The appropriate remedy depends on the nature of the complaint and the legal power challenged.
A lawyer should not automatically choose revision merely because a criminal proceeding is involved.
Criminal Revision vs Appeal: Which One Applies?
The answer depends on the exact order.
Appeal may be appropriate where:
the law expressly provides a right of appeal;
the party wants appellate review within the statutory framework;
factual and legal grounds are available under the relevant appeal provision.
Revision may be appropriate where:
the challenged proceeding falls within revisional jurisdiction;
there is an issue concerning legality, correctness, propriety or regularity;
no ordinary appeal is available to the applicant, subject to statutory restrictions;
the lower court has committed a jurisdictional or serious procedural error.
The distinction should always be determined from the actual order and governing statute.
Common Grounds for Criminal Revision
For practical purposes, the major grounds can be summarized as:
1. Lack of jurisdiction
The court acted outside its lawful authority.
2. Error of law
The court applied the wrong legal provision or legal principle.
3. Illegal order
The order conflicts with a mandatory statutory requirement.
4. Material procedural irregularity
The proceedings were conducted contrary to an important procedural requirement.
5. Improper exercise of discretion
The court exercised discretion in a manner outside the limits of law.
6. Failure to exercise jurisdiction
The court failed to perform a jurisdictional duty required by law.
7. Incorrect finding or conclusion
The finding is challenged within the scope of revisional review.
8. Improper sentence
The punishment is alleged to be unauthorized or otherwise legally defective.
9. Failure to consider relevant legal material
A material legal issue was allegedly ignored.
10. Serious miscarriage of justice
The cumulative effect of an error may have resulted in a legally significant injustice.
What Documents Are Needed for Criminal Revision?
The exact requirements depend on the court and type of proceeding, but a lawyer may need:
certified copy of the challenged judgment/order;
previous relevant orders;
FIR or complaint;
charge sheet or final report;
charge order;
deposition/evidence records;
bail orders;
relevant applications;
lower-court proceedings;
relevant statutory provisions; and
documents required by the applicable court rules.
The more complete the record, the easier it is to identify whether the alleged defect falls within revisional jurisdiction.
How Long Does a Criminal Revision Take?
There is no single fixed period for every criminal revision.
The duration can depend on:
the High Court Division or Sessions Court;
complexity of the case;
availability of the lower-court record;
number of parties;
interim applications;
whether a Rule has been issued;
objections from opposite parties;
hearing dates; and
court workload.
Therefore, an exact completion period should not be promised without examining the particular case.
Common Mistakes in Criminal Revision
Filing Revision Instead of Appeal
Where an appeal is available, Section 439(5) can prevent the party from using revision as a substitute for the unused appeal.
Challenging Every Disputed Fact
Revision is not simply another opportunity to conduct a complete factual retrial.
The grounds should relate to the statutory revisional jurisdiction.
Ignoring the Exact Order
The lawyer should identify precisely which order is being challenged and why that order is legally defective.
Filing Before the Wrong Court
The proper revisional forum depends on the lower court and statutory jurisdiction.
Failing to Address Jurisdiction
A revision application should clearly identify the legal basis on which the superior court has authority to interfere.
Assuming Revision Automatically Suspends Sentence
It does not. Suspension of sentence requires an appropriate judicial order. Section 435 provides a mechanism for such relief when the statutory conditions are satisfied.
Frequently Asked Questions About Criminal Revision in Bangladesh
What is criminal revision in Bangladesh?
Criminal revision is a statutory supervisory remedy under which the High Court Division or Sessions Judge may examine proceedings of an inferior criminal court for correctness, legality, propriety and regularity.
Which sections govern criminal revision?
The principal provisions are Sections 435, 439 and 439A of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898.
Who can hear a criminal revision?
The High Court Division and Sessions Judge have revisional powers under the CrPC, subject to the applicable jurisdictional provisions.
Can I file revision against a bail rejection?
In appropriate circumstances, yes. The Supreme Court has recognized High Court Division revisional jurisdiction to examine the legality of a lower court's bail-rejection order.
Can I challenge a charge-framing order through revision?
In appropriate circumstances, yes. Recent High Court Division cases demonstrate revision applications challenging charge-framing orders under Sections 439 and 435.
Can a conviction be challenged through revision?
Potentially, but the availability of revision must be considered alongside the right of appeal. Where an appeal lies and is not brought by the party entitled to appeal, Section 439(5) generally prevents revision at that party's instance.
Can revision be filed after an appeal?
It can be possible in appropriate circumstances, depending on the nature of the appellate decision and statutory framework. Recent Supreme Court decisions demonstrate criminal revision proceedings arising after appellate judgments.
Can the High Court Division increase a sentence in revision?
Section 439 allows the High Court Division to enhance a sentence within its statutory revisional powers, but the accused must receive an opportunity to be heard before an order prejudicial to the accused is made.
Can the High Court Division convict someone who was acquitted in revision?
No. Section 439(4) expressly prevents the High Court Division from converting an acquittal into a conviction through its revisional jurisdiction.
Does filing a revision automatically stop a sentence?
No. The appropriate court must make an order suspending execution of the sentence. Section 435 provides for such a possibility when the record is called for.
Can a Sessions Judge hear a criminal revision?
Yes. Section 439A gives the Sessions Judge revisional powers under the statutory framework.
What is the difference between criminal appeal and revision?
An appeal is a statutory appellate remedy that may examine matters of fact and law where the law provides a right of appeal. Revision is primarily a supervisory jurisdiction concerned with correctness, legality, propriety and regularity.
How long does a criminal revision take?
There is no universal completion period. The duration depends on the court, case record, legal issues, interim proceedings and court schedule.
Criminal Revision in Bangladesh: Key Takeaways
Criminal revision is a supervisory legal remedy, not simply another form of appeal.
Sections 435, 439 and 439A are central to the revisional framework.
Section 435 allows the High Court Division or Sessions Judge to examine records of inferior criminal courts.
Revision focuses on correctness, legality, propriety and regularity of proceedings.
The High Court Division exercises revisional powers under Section 439.
The Sessions Judge exercises revisional powers under Section 439A.
Certain bail orders, charge-related orders and other criminal orders may be challenged through revision where legally maintainable.
If an appeal lies and the entitled party does not appeal, Section 439(5) generally prevents that party from using revision as a substitute.
The High Court Division cannot convert an acquittal into a conviction through revision.
The accused must generally be given an opportunity to be heard before a prejudicial order is made.
Filing revision does not automatically suspend a sentence.
The appropriate remedy depends on the exact order, court, offence, statutory provision and procedural history.
Conclusion
Criminal revision in Bangladesh provides an important mechanism for judicial supervision over subordinate criminal courts. Sections 435, 439 and 439A of the Code of Criminal Procedure establish the principal framework through which the High Court Division and Sessions Judge may examine criminal proceedings for correctness, legality, propriety and regularity.
Revision can become relevant in cases involving certain bail orders, charge-framing decisions, discharge-related proceedings, procedural irregularities, jurisdictional errors and other criminal orders where the statutory requirements for revisional intervention are satisfied. Recent decisions of the High Court Division demonstrate that applications under Section 439 read with Section 435 continue to be used to challenge criminal orders and appellate decisions.
At the same time, revision has important limitations. Most significantly, Section 439(5) restricts revision where an appeal lies and the party who could have appealed did not do so. The High Court Division also cannot convert an acquittal into a conviction through its revisional jurisdiction.
For anyone considering a criminal revision, the most important first step is to identify exactly which order is being challenged, which court passed it, whether an appeal is available, which revisional court has jurisdiction, and what specific legal or procedural defect is alleged. A qualified criminal lawyer should review the complete case record before choosing between appeal, revision, bail, writ or another available remedy.
Authoritative Legal Sources
Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 — Bangladesh Laws
Chapter XXXII — Reference and Revision
Section 435 — Power to Call for Records of Inferior Courts
Section 439 — High Court Division's Powers of Revision
Section 439A — Sessions Judge's Powers of Revision
Supreme Court of Bangladesh — Criminal Revision No. 6169 of 2024
Supreme Court of Bangladesh — Criminal Revision No. 5646 of 2024
Legal Disclaimer: This article provides general legal information about criminal revision in Bangladesh and is not a substitute for advice from a qualified advocate. The availability and appropriate form of revision depend on the particular order, court, offence, statutory provisions and procedural history of the case.