Which Section of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 provides for reference to High Court?
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Section 395 deals with references to the High Court when subordinate courts encounter questions about the constitutionality or validity of legislation. This is distinct from appeals (S.374) or revision (S.397).
The text reads: Section 395 CrPC: Reference to High Court — when a court is satisfied that a case involves a question as to the validity of any Act/Ordinance/Regulation, it shall refer the question to the High Court.