If a woman sentenced to death is found to be
pregnant, the High Court shall 1
[****], commute the sentence to imprisonment for life.
1. Certain words omitted by Act 5 of 2009, s. 30 (w.e.f. 31-12-2009).
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Section 416
Postponement of Capital Sentence on Pregnant Woman.
The Criminal Procedure Code (Crpc) 1973
1. Certain words omitted by Act 5 of 2009, s. 30 (w.e.f. 31-12-2009).