Section-456 BNSS – Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 & equivalent Cr.P.C. Section

Section-456: Commutation of sentence of death on pregnant woman – with corresponding and equivalent Sections of Cr.P.C.-Criminal Procedure Code.

Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding section)
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.416. Postponement of capital sentence on pregnant woman.—If a woman sentenced to death is found to be pregnant, the High Court shall 1[****], commute the sentence to imprisonment for life.

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  • Prashant Kanha

    Advocate-on-Record at the Supreme Court of India with 14 years’ experience in civil, criminal, commercial and procedural matters. Partner at Redlaw Legal Services and author of legal analyses and commentary.

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