Section 432 of CrPC : Section 432: Power to suspend or remit sentences.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: Rajesh, a 25-year-old man, was sentenced to 5 years in prison for theft. After serving 2 years, he applies for remission of his sentence.

Application: Rajesh submits an application to the State Government requesting remission of his remaining sentence. The State Government reviews his application and asks the presiding Judge of the Court that convicted Rajesh to provide an opinion on whether the remission should be granted.

Outcome: The Judge reviews Rajesh's behavior in prison and the circumstances of his crime, and provides a positive opinion, recommending remission. The State Government, considering the Judge's opinion and Rajesh's good conduct in prison, decides to remit the remaining 3 years of his sentence. Rajesh is released from prison.

Example 2:

Scenario: Priya, a 30-year-old woman, was sentenced to 3 years in prison for fraud. After serving 1 year, she applies for suspension of her sentence due to her critical health condition.

Application: Priya's family submits an application to the Central Government for suspension of her sentence, citing her deteriorating health. The Central Government asks the presiding Judge of the Court that convicted Priya to provide an opinion on the application.

Outcome: The Judge reviews Priya's medical records and provides an opinion that her sentence should be suspended on the condition that she receives medical treatment and reports to the authorities regu...

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