BNSS · Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
Section 456 — Commutation of sentence of death on pregnant woman.
Replaces CrPC Section 416.
If a woman sentenced to death is found to be pregnant, the High Court shall commute the sentence to imprisonment for life.
Nearby sections
- 453 Execution of order passed under section 409.
- 454 Execution of sentence of death passed by High Court.
- 455 Postponement of execution of sentence of death in case of appeal to Supreme Court.
- 457 Power to appoint place of imprisonment.
- 458 Execution of sentence of imprisonment.
- 459 Direction of warrant for execution.
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