Section 456

Commutation of sentence of death on pregnant woman.

The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023

  • Act 46 of 2023
  • Ministry of Home Affairs
  • Department of Internal Security
About this Act

An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to Criminal Procedure.

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Chapter XXXIV: Execution, suspension, remission and commutation of sentences Sections 453 to 477

    If a woman sentenced to death is found to be pregnant, the High Court shall commute the sentence to imprisonment for life.

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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