BNSS · Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
Section 476 — Concurrent power of Central Government in case of death sentences.
Replaces CrPC Section 434.
The powers conferred by sections 473 and 474 upon the State Government may, in the case of sentences of death, also be exercised by the Central Government.
Nearby sections
- 473 Power to suspend or remit sentences.
- 474 Power to commute sentence.
- 475 Restriction on powers of remission or commutation in certain cases.
- 477 State Government to act after concurrence with Central Government in certain cases.
- 478 In what cases bail to be taken.
- 479 Maximum period for which under-trial prisoner can be detained.
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