Section 456: Commutation of sentence of death on pregnant woman

Corresponding CrPC provision

As given in the correspondence table of the National Crime Records Bureau (Ministry of Home Affairs). Read both texts before relying on it. NCRB table

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1. 1. Under Section 456 of the BNSS, if a woman sentenced to death is found to be pregnant, the High Court shall:

   A.postpone the execution until one year after the delivery of the childB.commute the sentence to rigorous imprisonment for fourteen yearsC.refer the matter to the President for exercise of the power under Article 72D.commute the sentence to imprisonment for life
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