What it involves
Under Sections 438 and 442 BNSS, formerly Sections 397 and 401 CrPC, the High Court may call for the record of a subordinate court to examine the correctness, legality or propriety of a finding, sentence or order. Once a person has approached either the High Court or the Sessions Judge in revision, a further application by the same person to the other is not entertained.
Revision corrects a patent error of law or procedure. It is not a second appeal on facts.
Matters
- Revisions against framing of charge and refusal to discharge
- Revisions against summoning orders
- Revisions in maintenance matters
- Revisions under the Juvenile Justice Act
How a matter proceeds
OrderThe impugned order and the record on which it was passed are examined.
RevisionThe revision identifies the error of law, jurisdiction or procedure.
HearingNotice issues to the opposite party; the lower court record may be called for.
DecisionThe court sets aside, modifies, or remits the matter.
General information on the law as it stands on 15 November 2026. It is not legal advice and does not create an advocate–client relationship.