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Section 55 - Indian Penal Code, 1860
Indian Penal Code, 1860
55. Commutation of sentence of imprisonment for life
In every case in which sentence of 44[imprisonment] for life shall have been passed, 45[the appropriate Government] may, without the consent of the offender, commute the punishment for imprisonment of either description for a term not exceeding fourteen years.
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