Question

    If a woman sentenced to death is found to be pregnant,

    the High Court shall
    A Suspend the sentence Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Commute the sentence to imprisonment for life Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Discharge the woman Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Order that the sentence shall start after delivery Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Section 416 CrPC - Postponement of capital sentence on pregnant woman—If a woman sentenced to death is found to be pregnant, the High Court shall, commute the sentence to imprisonment for life

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