Section 456 of THE BHARATIYA NAGARIK SURAKSHA SANHITA, 2023 – BNSS
Commutation of sentence of death on pregnant woman. 456. If a woman sentenced to death is found to be pregnant, the High Court shall commute the sentence to imprisonment for life.
BNSS – Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
Section 455 of THE BHARATIYA NAGARIK SURAKSHA SANHITA, 2023 – BNSS
Postponement of execution of sentence of death in case of appeal to Supreme Court. 455. (1) Where a person is sentenced to death by the High Court and an appeal from its judgment lies to the Supreme Court under sub-clause (a) or sub-clause (b) of clause (1) of article 134 of the Constitution, the High … Read more
Section 454 of THE BHARATIYA NAGARIK SURAKSHA SANHITA, 2023 – BNSS
Execution of sentence of death passed by High Court. 454. When a sentence of death is passed by the High Court in appeal or in revision, the Court of Session shall, on receiving the order of the High Court, cause the sentence to be carried into effect by issuing a warrant.