Commutation of sentence of death on pregnant woman
The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
456. Commutation of sentence of death on pregnant woman.
If a woman sentenced to death is found to be pregnant, the High Court shall commute the sentence to imprisonment for life.
Notes
456. Commutation of sentence of death on pregnant woman. (Change)
Postponement of capital sentence on pregnant woman
Code of Criminal Procedure Act, 1973
416.Postponement of capital sentence on pregnant woman.-
If a woman sentenced to death is found to be pregnant, the High Court shall order the execution of the sentence to be postponed, and may, if it thinks fit, commute the sentence to imprisonment for life.
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