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THE CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE, 1973 · EXECUTION, SUSPENSION, REMISSION AND COMMUTATION OF SENTENCES — A.–Death Sentences

Section 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.