Section 476: Concurrent power of Central Government in case of death sentences

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

Questions on this section

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1. 1. Consider the following statements with reference to suspension, remission and commutation of sentences under the BNSS: 1. The appropriate Government may suspend the execution of a sentence or remit the whole or any part of the punishment, either without conditions or upon conditions which the person sentenced accepts. 2. In the case of sentences of death, the powers of the State Government under Sections 473 and 474 may also be exercised by the Central Government. 3. If a condition of remission is not fulfilled and the appropriate Government cancels the remission, the person can be arrested only under a warrant issued by a Magistrate. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

   A.1 onlyB.1 and 2 onlyC.2 and 3 onlyD.1, 2 and 3
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