§ 54 Indian Penal Code, 1860

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Section 54. Commutation of sentence of death

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Indian Penal Code, 1860
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54

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Indian Penal Code, 1860

54. Commutation of sentence of death

In every case in which sentence of death shall have been passed, 43[the appropriate Government] may, without the consent of the offender, commute the punishment for any other punishment provided by this Code.