The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS
CHAPTER XXXII: EXECUTION, SUSPENSION, REMISSION AND COMMUTATION OF SENTENCES
A. - Death Sentences
Section 416: Postponement of capital sentence on pregnant woman.
Explanation using examples
Example 1:
Scenario: A woman named Priya has been convicted of a heinous crime and sentenced to death by a lower court. During the appeal process, it is discovered that Priya is pregnant.
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