Section 433

Power to commute sentence.

The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

  • Act 2 of 1974
  • 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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    The appropriate Government may, without the consent of the person sentenced, commute--
        (a) a sentence of death, for any other punishment provided by the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860);
        (b) a sentence of imprisonment for life, for imprisonment for a term not exceeding fourteen years or for fine;
        (c) a sentence of rigorous imprisonment, for simple imprisonment for any term to which that person might have been sentenced, or for fine;
        (d) a sentence of simple imprisonment, for fine.

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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