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The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023

Section 456

Commutation of sentence of death on pregnant woman

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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.

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Indian Penal Code, 1860

Section 416

Postponement of capital sentence on pregnant woman

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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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456. Commutation of sentence of death on pregnant woman. (Change)